WATCH: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane celebrate as Hardik Pandya cracks 26 runs in an over
The Baroda-based cricketer went on to score a century, his first Test century, off just 86 deliveries. Stats speak – it is the fastest by an Indian batsman batting at eight or lower and second fastest by an Indian on foreign soil.
Aug 13, 2017, 13:52 PM IST
WATCH: Team India players, coaches give power-packed reception to Hardik Pandya
Pandya raced to his maiden international century off 86 balls as India were bundled for 487 on Day 2.
Aug 13, 2017, 13:41 PM IST
Hardik Pandya scores maiden Test century, fastest ever by Indian batsman at number 8 or lower
En route to his Test hundred, the Baroda-based all-rounder slamed 26 runs to Malinda Pushpakumara.
Aug 13, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
SL vs IND, Pallekele Test: Hardik Pandya becomes first Indian batsman to score most runs in an over in Test cricket
As for Hardik Pandya, he completed his maiden Test ton in just 86 deliveries, the fastest by an Indian batsman batting at number eight. And his raised his hands in two-peace celebration. That was breathtaking indeed! Probably he was giving his ODI trials whose team announcement is set to come today.
Aug 13, 2017, 12:37 PM IST
WATCH: Dinesh Chandimal takes stunning catch to dismiss Shikhar Dhawan in IND vs SL 3rd Test
Dhawan walked back on 119. It was his sixth Test century and fifth on foreign soil. Above that, he stitched a record-breaking 188-run opening stand alongside KL Rahul that not only took India off to a steady start, but also the tourists dominated throughout their innings.
Aug 12, 2017, 17:34 PM IST
India's Tour of Sri Lanka 2017, Third Test, Day 1– As it happened...
Welcome to the Live Coverage of the first day of the third and final Test match between India and Sri Lanka.
Aug 12, 2017, 17:20 PM IST
SL vs IND, Pallekele Test: KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan post highest opening stand against Islanders in Lanka
This was also the sixth 150-plus opening stand against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka and four of them came form Indians batsmen. Adding to it, India's last 100-plus opening partnership in an away match had come at Fatullah, when India were playing Bangladesh, back in June 2015.
Aug 12, 2017, 16:02 PM IST
SL vs IND, 3rd Test: Shikhar Dhawan notches up 6th Test ton; equals Virender Sehwag's record of most Test centuries in Sri Lanka
This was his third Test century in Sri Lanka and fifth overall on foreign soil. Stats speak once again – the left-hander became the first Indian opener to score two centuries in an away Test series since Rahul Dravid in 2011.
Aug 12, 2017, 14:41 PM IST
Turbulent Sri Lanka flirt with India whitewash ahead of third Test in Pallekele
Sri Lanka, lampooned by fans and described as pot-bellied by their sports minister, can now ill afford a third loss to top-ranked India in Pallekele, following their crushing defeats in Galle and Colombo.
Aug 10, 2017, 13:18 PM IST
'Its a big morale boost,' says Wriddhiman Saha on being called best Test wicket-keeper by Virat Kohli
On a minefield of a track at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Saha`s keeping masterclass prompted skipper Virat Kohli to term him the best in the business.
Aug 08, 2017, 13:54 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka, Colombo Test, Day 4 – As it happened...
The hosts were 209 for two at close, still trailing India by 230 runs in their second innings. Karunaratne and nightwatchman Malinda Pushpakumara on two were at the crease.
Aug 06, 2017, 00:33 AM IST
WATCH: Wriddhiman Saha takes absolute blinder to remove Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis in Colombo Test
The hosts were 209 for two at close, still trailing India by 230 runs in their second innings. Karunaratne and nightwatchman Malinda Pushpakumara on two were at the crease.
Aug 05, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
IND vs SL, Colombo Test, Day 3: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis' resilience keeps Sri Lanka afloat
Starting from overnight 50/2, it was surprising to see Ashwin not handed the ball straight away. Instead, Umesh Yadav (1-12) and Ravindra Jadeja (2-84) started proceedings, getting instant results.
Aug 05, 2017, 18:53 PM IST
WATCH: Cheteshwar Pujara plucks out stunning catch, as R Ashwin continues rampant run
Ashwin looked virtually unpickable on the day, the fielders really helped him put pressure on the batsman and claim catches as and when required.
Aug 05, 2017, 15:56 PM IST
SL vs IND: Ravindra Jadeja edges past Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev to become second fastest Indian to claim 150 Test wickets
Adding onto it, among the left-arm bowlers, he is the fastest to claim 150 Test wickets, breezing past Aussie paceman Mitchell Johnson.
Aug 05, 2017, 12:17 PM IST
SL vs IND: R Ashwin becomes fastest cricketer to achieve Test double of 2000 runs & 250 wickets
He achieved his feat in the 123 over of their innings when he stepped out to smash Rangana Herath for a fabulous six over long-off. With that, he not only notched up his 11th Test fifty, but brought up 2000 Test runs.
Aug 04, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
WATCH: KL Rahul run-out after horrible mix-up with Cheteshwar Pujara during IND vs SL Colombo Test
After the break, Rahul and Pujara brought up their 50-run stand off 112 balls but the duo couldn't extend it for long as a mix-up ended the innings of the opener in the 31st over.
Aug 03, 2017, 16:24 PM IST
WATCH: KL Rahul puts DRS to use, survives LBW to slam 6th consecutive fifty in Tests
Rahul was on 52, while Cheteshwar Pujara was batting on 14 after the end of first session.
Aug 03, 2017, 13:14 PM IST
SL vs IND, 2nd Test: KL Rahul becomes first Indian opener to register six consecutive fifty-plus scores in Tests
Enroute to India's 101 for the loss of one, Rahul notched up his eighth Test fifty, thus thumping back his dominance in the longer format of the game. This was also his sixth consecutive Test fifty with the last five scores standing as – 51 n.o, 60, 67, 51, 90.
Aug 03, 2017, 12:23 PM IST
I get excited seeing Shikhar Dhawan play, says Sri Lanka cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya
Jayasuriya also held high praise for the current Indian team, saying it is very rare to get such a talented squad in all areas.
Aug 01, 2017, 10:15 AM IST
