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With wickets falling at one end Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal have been trying to hold the innings from the other end (Photo: BCCI)

Ind vs SL, 3rd Test: Sri Lanka end the day at 356/9 as bad light forces early stumps

Sri Lanak skipper Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews scored centuries as Sri Lanka staged comeback in the final test.

04 Dec 2017 9:17 AM

Virat Kohli sailed past Brian Lara’s record 5 Test double tons as captain as he brought up his sixth Test double ton in the span of last 17 months. (Photo: BCCI)

India vs Sri Lanka: India let it slip through fingers

Ashwin was the first victim of the repeated breaks in play hitting Lahiru Gamage into Pilruwan Perera’s hands.

04 Dec 2017 12:13 AM

With players complaining of uneasiness, there were multiple interruptions resulting in loss of 26 minutes of play, forcing India to declare their innings at 536 for seven. (Photo: BCCI)

Three of our players vomited in change room: Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas

In a first of its kind incident, international cricketers wore anti-pollution masks while fielding due to poor air quality in New Delhi.

03 Dec 2017 8:54 PM

Virat Kohli completed his 20th test century, his first in front of home crowd. (Photo: BCCI)

India vs Sri Lanka: Vijay rocks, Virat rolls on

Opener Vijay, skipper Kohli slam tons to compile an epic 283-run stand for 3rd wicket as India cruise to 371/4 on 1st day of Kotla Test.

03 Dec 2017 12:24 AM

Ind vs SL, 3rd Test: Hosts end day 1 at 371-4 in Kotla

Score after 90 overs, IND 371-4: Rohit 6(14), Kohli 156(186); Sandakan 23-1-110-2

02 Dec 2017 9:08 AM

Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal with the support staff. (Photo: PTI)

We will miss Herath, says Dinesh Chandimal

The top order has struggled against the Indian quicks, and Chandimal said they needed to learn how to build innings.

02 Dec 2017 12:53 AM

Rangana Herath, 39, complained of back pain after the second Test in Nagpur, where India thrashed the Islanders by an innings and 239 runs. (Photo: )

Rangana Herath ruled out of 3rd Test against India

Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay, who is uncapped in Tests, is named as his replacement.

29 Nov 2017 12:35 PM

R Ashwin became quickest to scalp 300 Test wickets as India crushed Sri Lanka to win Nagpur Test by an innings and 239 runs. (Photo: AP)

India thump Sri Lanka by innings and 239 runs to win Nagpur Test

Kohli made 213 from 267 balls for his fifth double ton in 62 Tests.

28 Nov 2017 12:15 AM

While Virat Kohli has been rested for Sri Lanka ODIs, Rohit Sharma will captain the side. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli rested for Sri Lanka ODIs, Rohit Sharma named captain

Virat Kohli, however, will continue to captain the Test squad in the third game of the ongoing three-match series.

27 Nov 2017 6:09 PM

The India skipper notched up his 5th 200 in Tests. (Photo: BCCI)

LIVE| Ind vs SL 2nd Test Day 3: Hosts finish on 21-1 at stumps

Score: Sri Lanka 21/1 at stumps, trail India by 384 runs; India 610/6; Kohli (213), Pujara (143), Vijay (128), Rohit (102*).

26 Nov 2017 1:58 PM

Making way for Shikhar Dhawan in the 2nd Test, Murali Vijay brought up his 16th half-century. (Photo: BCCI)

Ind vs SL 2nd Test Day 2: India finish at 312-2 at stumps

Score: 312/2 at stumps, lead Sri Lanka by 107 runs; Murali Vijay (128), Pujara (121*), Virat Kohli (54*); Gamage (1/47), Hearth (1/45).

25 Nov 2017 11:16 AM

Ind vs SL, 2nd Test, Day 1: India post 11-1 at stumps, trail by 194 runs

Score after 8 overs, IND 11-1: Pujara 2(7), Vijay 2(28); Gamage 4-2-4-1.

24 Nov 2017 10:23 AM

Going green

Another pace test awaits India at Nagpur as Kohli says team asked for seaming track in preparation for Proteas tour.

24 Nov 2017 12:17 AM

India see a back-up all-rounder in Vijay Shankar: Virat Kohli ahead of 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

A middle-order batsman who can bowl medium pace, Shankar could make his international debut on Friday against Sri Lanka.

23 Nov 2017 7:30 PM

Kumar, who starred with a match haul of eight wickets in the drawn first Test in Kolkata, will miss the next two Tests while Dhawan is only available for the final game in Delhi.(Photo: Twitter)

India vs Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan opt out of 2nd Test

Uncapped seam bowling all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been added to the 14-man squad.

21 Nov 2017 10:52 AM

Virat Kohli got to his 18th Test century. (Photo: BCCI)

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar shine for hosts in drawn Kolkata Test

Chasing 231 for victory, the visitors were 75-7 when bad light stopped play at Kolkata's Eden Gardens in the first of three Tests.

20 Nov 2017 6:02 PM

"Contrary to the assumptions made, there was no 'message from the dressing room' involved in the requested review," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. (Photo: Screengrab)

No dressing room help for Dilruwan Perera: Sri Lanka Cricket

Controversy arose when Perera began walking back after his dismissal before turning around and requesting a review.

19 Nov 2017 9:12 PM

Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul kept India's hopes alive with a sizzling stand in the 3rd innings. (Photo: BCCI)

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Rahul and Dhawan help hosts gain 49-run lead

India 171/1 at stumps, lead Sri Lanka by 49 runs; Shikhar Dhawan (94), KL Rahul (73*); Dasun Shanaka (1/29)

19 Nov 2017 3:05 PM

Pujara’s first innings knock was a masterpiece

The top order appeared as resilient as papadum as the innings hobbled precariously on the first and second days.

19 Nov 2017 1:35 AM

Bhuvneshwar Kumar provided India the breakthrough.(Photo: BCCI)

Ind vs SL 1st Test: Bad light stops play on Day 3, SL finish at 165-4

Score after 45.4 overs, SL 165-4: Chandimal (13*), Dickwella (14*); Bhuvneshwar (2/49), Umesh (2/50)

18 Nov 2017 8:49 AM

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