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 ISTTurbulent 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 ISTIndia 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 ISTWATCH: 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 ISTIND 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 ISTWATCH: 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 ISTSL 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 ISTSL 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 ISTWATCH: 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 ISTWATCH: 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 ISTSL 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 ISTI 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 ISTIND vs SL: Felt like I was playing ODI cricket, says Hardik Pandya after maiden Test 50 at Galle
Pandya's senior Cheteshwar Pujara feels he can be the second Indian in international cricket, after Yuvraj, to achieve the rarest of rare milestone.
Jul 31, 2017, 16:31 PM ISTHardik Pandya's incredibly fit body will even put some Bollywood hunks to shame – SEE PIC!
Pandya, just like his skipper Kohli, is a fitness freak and often shares his workout videos on social media websites.
Jul 31, 2017, 16:07 PM ISTColombo Test: India's problem of plenty at top, a good headache for skipper Virat Kohli
With Rahul having recovered and ready to re-claim his spot, team management are left with a difficult choice before the Colombo test which starts on Thursday.
Jul 31, 2017, 14:16 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Co enjoy pool time after clinical 304-run win over Sri Lanka in Galle Test
It was India`s biggest winning margin in Sri Lanka and showed just why they are the top-ranked Test side in the world.
Jul 30, 2017, 15:08 PM ISTVirat Kohli yet to be tested as captain, says former India skipper Sourav Ganguly
India's most successful Test captain, said that Kohli's competence will be put to Test on the basis of how his team performs in countries like South Africa, Australia and England.
Jul 30, 2017, 13:48 PM ISTWATCH: Virat Kohli drops sitter, but Upul Tharanga fails to make lifeline count in SL vs IND Galle Test
Tharanga couldn't make the most of his lifeline and was bowled by Shami on the 5th delivery of the same over.
Jul 30, 2017, 11:30 AM ISTWATCH: Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami share a laugh after latter slams Rangana Herath for six
Pandya smashed five fours and three sixes to help India post a mammoth total, and was duly helped by Shami in the late effort.
Jul 27, 2017, 16:10 PM IST