Sri Lanka vs India: Opener KL Rahul joins Indian squad in Galle after recovering from fever
Rahul, who last played for the national squad back in the Australia series in March, sidelined himself from the game owing to shoulder injury. After three-month long recovery, the opener was said to return to the Gentlemen's arena with India's Tour of Sri Lanka.
Jul 28, 2017, 13:24 PM ISTWATCH: Abhinav Mukund plucks a spectacular catch to dismiss Niroshan Dickwella during Day 2 of Galle Test
It was one heck of a day for the visitors when they returned back to action on the second day of the Galle Test. Despite losing Chesterwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane early into the day, India managed to amass a massive 600 riding on a blitzkrieg 50 from debutant Hardik Pandya. It was India's second highest total on Indian soil.
Jul 28, 2017, 12:14 PM ISTSri Lanka vs India: From Galle humiliation to Ashwin's Test landmark in Galle
India are all geared up, with an aim to upturn Galle humiliation they faced two years back and thereby extend their domination over Sri Lanka in the Test format, to face the Islanders at the same venue, tomorrow.
Jul 25, 2017, 18:20 PM ISTSri Lanka vs India: Hardik Pandya has a great chance of playing, says Virat Kohli
The Gujarat-based all rounder, who shot to fame with the last over thriller against Bangladesh to gift the Indians the Asia Cup in 2015, is yet to make a debut in Test cricket.
Jul 25, 2017, 15:19 PM ISTSL vs IND, 1st Test: India look to extend domination over Sri Lanka from where journey to glory began – Preview
India will look to extend their domination in Tests when they take on a jaded Sri Lanka in the first game of a three-match series starting here tomorrow, back to a place where they were humiliated before soaring to world No.1.
Jul 25, 2017, 13:18 PM ISTSri Lanka vs India: Ravi Shastri can have positive influence in dressing room, says Ravichandran Ashwin
The first Test at Galle will also mark the off-spinner's 50th Test match of his career and Ashwin seemed delighted in having come back to the point from where had made a comeback.
Jul 24, 2017, 15:24 PM ISTSL vs IND: Sri Lankans need favourable pitches for bowlers to trouble India, says Gautam Gambhir
Sri Lanka are facing a crisis of confidence after an embarrassing 2-3 series defeat against lower-ranked Zimbabwe in the ODIs. They managed to pull off a face-saving win in the one-off Test against the African nation ahead of India tour.
Jul 22, 2017, 15:07 PM ISTChaminda Vaas named Sri Lanka's pace bowling coach for India series
Ramanayake, who resigned after the series against Zimbabwe, cited "personal reasons" for ending a two-year stint following his reappointment in 2015.
Jul 21, 2017, 19:11 PM ISTSL vs IND: Ailing Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal to miss out on Galle Test; Rangana Herath to lead side
It was only earlier this month that Chandimal was announced as the new captain of the Asian nation after former skipper Angelo Mathews stepped down following the team's first ODI series defeat to Zimbabwe. The 27-year-old then, successfully led his side to a comprehensive four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the one-off Test, at Colombo.
Jul 21, 2017, 15:34 PM ISTWATCH: Complete demolition - Virat Kohli blasts 24 runs off Lasith Malinga's over
The right-hander has played some iconic innings in his career already.
Apr 22, 2016, 16:33 PM ISTIndia vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2016: Probable playing XIs, Form Guide, Stats, Pitch, Team news, Player quote
The Indian camp has plenty to ponder over with regards to the fitness of their openers.
Feb 29, 2016, 15:47 PM ISTIndia vs Sri Lanka series, 1st T20I: After triumph vs Australia, MS Dhoni & Co get a reality check
The defeat came as a huge shock for the Men in Blue and also for the Indian fans who weren't expecting a contest from Dinesh Chandimal and his boys, as the team comprised fresh faces and debutants.
Feb 10, 2016, 09:04 AM IST1st T20I: India vs Sri Lanka - Preview
Boosted by their 3-0 clean sweep of Australia Down Under, a confident India would seek to continue their winning momentum when they take on a depleted and new-look Sri Lanka in the first of three T20 Internationals here on Tuesday.
Feb 08, 2016, 13:56 PM ISTLooking back on 2015: Virat Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket
Kohli first helped India to a first series win in Sri Lanka in 22 years, then made history beating the No.1 Test side South Africa, who were undefeated overseas in 9 years.
Dec 26, 2015, 19:03 PM IST