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It’s Jadeja’s day out as India rakes up huge total

After an unbeaten 175, all-rounder returns to snap up one of four Sri Lankan wickets to fall

The Hindu

Huge demand for India-Sri Lanka cricket Test match in Bengaluru

Tickets for the first two days of the day-night Test sold out

The Hindu

Taken it upon myself to create bench strength, that's more important than winning games: Rohit

MOHALI: Rohit Sharma believes that a bigger challenge than winning games is to create "bench strength" and he has taken it upon himself to ensure that he leaves Indian cricket in "good hands" looking at the future.

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Was not easy to get batters out, had to bowl tight for sustained period: Ashwin

MOHALI: Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who on Sunday became India's second most successful bowler in Test cricket, said it was not easy to get wickets in the first match against Sri Lanka and he had to bowl tight for sustained periods.

The Times of India

We ticked all boxes, says Rohit Sharma after winning his maiden Test as India captain

MOHALI: His Test captaincy stint off to a winning start, an elated Rohit Sharma on Sunday said India ticked all the boxes against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series here.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3: Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin wrap it up for India inside 3 days, win by an innings and 222 runs

MOHALI: Ravindra Jadeja stood tall with his all-round brilliance as he complemented his unbeaten 175 with nine wickets in India's innings and 222-run win against a Sri Lankan team that looked anything but Test class in a match that ended inside three days.

The Times of India

Ashwin goes past Kapil Dev's 434 wickets; becomes India's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests

Ashwin got to the mark with the wicket of Charith Asalanka in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Mohali

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Jadeja’s all-round brilliance helps India to innings and 222-run win against Sri Lanka inside three days

Abject surrender by the Sri Lankans; Ashwin enters record books as second-highest Indian Test wicket-taker

The Hindu

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Has Mohali track started ditching pacers?

CHANDIGARH: For years, the Mohali track has been a delight for the faster bowlers. This was one of the rare Indian pitches which many overseas pace bowlers, including former Australia speedster Brett Lee would proudly endorse as a pace-friendly wicket.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Warne's 'Rockstar' Jadeja pays homage

Allrounder remembers legendary Australian leggie after scoring 175* to drag Sri Lanka into a corner on day two

The Times of India

A work that stresses the connections across the Palk Strait

It captures glimpses of a range of experiences of Sri Lankan Tamils

The Hindu

Sri Lankan Tamil fishermen urge Chief Minister Stalin to come up with a progressive solution to conflict

Long-festering problem ‘a threat’ to the two Tamil communities’ historically strong relationship

The Hindu

Pitch offered variable bounce and turn, so I asked team to declare: Ravindra Jadeja

MOHALI: Ravindra Jadeja could have easily gone on to make a double hundred against Sri Lanka on Saturday but the Indian all-rounder sent a message asking for declaration as he wanted his side to exploit the variable bounce and turn on offer.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 2: 'Rockstar Ravindra' puts India in driver's seat

MOHALI: Ravindra Jadeja paid a fitting tribute to one of his earliest mentors Shane Warne with a majestic 175 not out as India took complete command of the opening Test against Sri Lanka with a mammoth first innings total of 574/8 declared on the second day here.

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Ind vs SL | ‘Rockstar Ravindra’ puts India in driver’s seat

The hundred would be an immense confidence booster for Jadeja, who missed four Tests this season due to a knee injury.

The Times of India

Sri Lankan cricketers pay tribute to late Shane Warne

COLOMBO: Glowing tributes continued to pour in for late Shane Warne with former Sri Lankan cricketers joining the world fraternity in mourning the sudden demise of the Australian spin legend.

The Times of India

1st Test: Ton-up Jadeja takes India to 468/7 at lunch on Day 2

MOHALI: Ravindra Jadeja reaffirmed his status as the country's premier Test all-rounder with an attractive century while his spin bowling partner Ravichandran Ashwin hit a half-ton, taking India to a comfortable 468 for 7 at lunch against Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test here on Saturday.

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‘When I surf I feel so strong’: Sri Lankan women’s quiet surfing revolution

Women and girls have challenged conservative attitudes in the hallowed surf spot of Arugam Bay

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India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: In Kohli's 100th Test, Pant bludgeons 96 to steer India to a strong position

MOHALI: Rishabh Pant is an anomaly in Indian cricket. He changes the course of a game faster than the opinions about him. Friday was just another day of now-usual Pant-mania as he walked in at 170/3 40 minutes before tea, took on a rather erratic but effective Sri Lankan attack…

The Hindu

Ind vs SL first Test: Pant makes statement in Kohli’s landmark 100th Test

The crowd roared in unison as ‘King Kohli’ emerged from the dressing room after opener Mayank Agarwal’s dismissal.

The Times of India

1st Test: Virat Kohli's big-run drought continues against Sri Lanka

MOHALI: Virat Kohli left his legion of fans high and dry after yet another inexplicable dismissal in his 100th Test but India steadily moved to 199 for four at tea on the opening day of the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka here on Friday.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: India lose openers after making brisk start, reach 109 for 2 at lunch

MOHALI: Skipper Rohit Sharma played one pull shot too many while Mayank Agarwal was deceived by an arm ball as India lost both their openers after a quick start, reaching 109 for 2 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka here.

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Kohli's 100th Test: India win toss, elect to bat against SL

India won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in the first Test here in Mohali, Punjab on Friday.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Karunaratne's chance to rewrite history

CHANDIGARH: The first Test against India presents Dimuth Karunaratne an opportunity to etch his name in Sri Lankan cricket history. Set to lead the visitors in their 300th Test, Karunaratne will hope to make it memorable by registering their first-ever victory on Indian soil.

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