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Victory at Galle buried the ghosts of a humiliating loss at the same venue, exactly two years ago. (Photo: AP)

SL vs IND, 1st Test: India outclass Sri Lanka by 304 runs in Galle test, take 1-0 lead

This was India's biggest overseas win (in terms of runs) surpassing 279 run-victory against England at Leeds in 1986.

29 Jul 2017 5:23 PM

The Virat Kohli-led side, put up a fantastic performance and dominated the match right from day one to clinically despatch their opponents .. (Photo:AP)

SL vs IND, 1st Test : India demolish Sri Lanka by 304 runs, take 1-0 lead in 3 match series

Three wickets each by Ashwin and Jadeja completed a big win for Virat Kohli led side at Galle .

29 Jul 2017 12:42 PM

Perera scored a valiant unbeaten 92 as Sri Lanka were bundled out for 291 in the 2nd innings. (Photo: AP)

SL vs Ind: Sri Lanka will have to plan on how to save the match, says Dilruwan Perera

The Sri Lankan all-rounder says the hosts will have to bat out of their skin to save the match.

28 Jul 2017 8:56 PM

The southpaw narrowly missed out on his maiden Test century. (Photo: AP)

I wasn't even raring to play Test cricket at one point of time: Abhinav Mukund

The Tamil Nadu batsman says he is happy to don the Team India jersey once again.

28 Jul 2017 8:27 PM

The India captain struck a 133-run partnership with Abhinav Mukund in the middle. (Photo: AP)

SL vs Ind: Virat Kohli, Abhinav Mukund push game beyond Lanka's reach on Day 3

The visitors have a set a firm foot in the first Test with a gigantic lead of 498 runs.

28 Jul 2017 7:08 PM

Mohammed Shami dealt a double blow in his fifth over, getting both Danushka Gunathilaka, who made 16, and the scoreless Kusal Mendis caught by Shikhar Dhawan in the slips. (Photo: AP)

India take charge of first Test against Sri Lanka

Cheteshwar Pujara batted nearly six-and-half-hours for his 153, adding 137 runs with Ajinkya Rahane who made 57.

27 Jul 2017 7:39 PM

Mohammed Shami seems to be back in full swing. (Photo: PTI)

Sri Lanka vs India, 1st Test Day 2: Virat Kohli and co in control, hosts 5 down

With a gargantuan total of 600 on board, the Indian bowlers have started well, making early in-roads into the Sri Lanka batting order.

27 Jul 2017 11:16 AM

The left-handed opener slammed a blazing 190. (Photo: AP)

Shikhar Dhawan says he was hurt after being left out of team India's Test side

Shikhar Dhawan speaks about his comeback in the longest format of the game after a lean patch.

26 Jul 2017 9:33 PM

Virat Kohli hinted that all-rounder Hardik Pandya could make his Test debut in the first match of the three-Test series. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli to hand Hardik Pandya his Team India Test debut against Sri Lanka?

Rangana Herath claimed seven wickets in the fourth innings to derail India's 176-run chase in the last Test they played at Galle in 2015.

25 Jul 2017 7:38 PM

Chandimal, who recently took over the reins from all-rounder Angelo Mathews, who stepped down from the post after Sri Lanka slumped to a 2-3 ODI series loss to Zimbabwe, led his side to a win against the same opponent in the one-off Test. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka vs India: Dinesh Chandimal ruled out of 1st Test, Rangana Herath to lead the side

The newly appointed captain will miss the test after being hospitalised due to pneumonia.

21 Jul 2017 4:29 PM

India's head coach Ravi Shastri was speaking at a press conference on Wednewsday, before the team left for Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

Shastris, Kumbles will come and go, fabric of Indian cricket will remain: Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri also revealed on how he has matured as a person in the past few weeks.

19 Jul 2017 6:30 PM

Shikhar Dhawan last played a Test for India in 2016 against New Zealand in a home series.(Photo: AFP)

India tour of Sri Lanka: Murali Vijay ruled out, Shikhar Dhawan recalled for Tests

Murali Vijay has been ruled out of the Test series due to a wrist injury.

17 Jul 2017 4:27 PM

Rohit Sharma makes a return to the Test side after an injury-riddled season. (Photo: AP)

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav included in India squad for Sri Lanka Tests

The selectors have decided to drom middle-order batsman Karun Nair, after a string of indifferent performances.

09 Jul 2017 9:53 PM

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