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Happy That I Was Able To Show I Can Get Big Runs In Test Arena, Says Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal: India batter Devdutt Padikkal said he was deeply satisfied in terms of proving his calibre in the Test cricket arena, adding that his strong performances in the 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka reflected the consistency he has built over the years of playing domestic first-class cricket games.
Padikkal was in sublime form by scoring 328 runs in the two-match series at an average of 109.33, including hitting two centuries as a number three batter in place of injured B Sai Sudharsan. “It feels great. Again, coming into this series, once I knew that I was going to get that opportunity, I was really looking forward to it.
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2nd Test: Dinusha Nears Another Ton As Sri Lanka Extend Lead To 170
Sri Lanka: Sonal Dinusha continued his exceptional display of composure and technical resilience by guiding Sri Lanka into a position of relative security with a gritty, unbeaten 98 off 195 balls, as the hosts reached 383/8 in 133 overs at tea on day five’s play at the SSC Ground on Thursday, holding an overall lead of 170 runs.
2nd Test: We Are In The Game If We Set A Decent Target, Says Kamindu Mendis
Kamindu Mendis: Sri Lanka middle-order batter Kamindu Mendis said he remains confident that his side can pull off a dramatic turnaround in the ongoing second Test against India, provided they set a decent fourth-innings target on a turning five-time pitch.
Sri Lanka Bowled Out for 290 as India Enforce Follow-On in Colombo Test
Sonal Dinusha’s 103 was not enough as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 290, 213 runs behind India, who enforced the follow-on on Day 4.
‘Hopefully, He’ll Be Behind The Stumps For Us Tomorrow’: Morkel On Pant
Morne Morkel: India are hopeful that Rishabh Pant will recover from a bruised shoulder and resume wicketkeeping on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, bowling coach Morne Morkel said, as the visitors weigh whether to enforce the follow-on, with weather also a major factor in Colombo.
2nd Test: Sri Lanka Close At 265/8 But India Remain In Control As Rain Cuts Short Day 3
Sinhalese Sports Club: Sri Lanka mounted a determined resistance on the third day of the second Test against India to reach 265/8 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, but India remained firmly in command despite rain forcing an early close with the hosts on 264/8 on Tuesday.
2nd Test: Sri Lanka Resist As India Pick Three Wickets, Reach 216/7 At Tea
Sinhalese Sports Club: Sri Lanka showed considerable resistance in the second session on Day 3 of the second Test, but India continued to tighten their grip on the Test as the hosts reached 216/7 at tea, still trailing by a substantial margin, here at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
IND vs SL 2nd Test: Prasidh Strikes Twice As SL Reach 130/4 At Lunch In Colombo
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Prasidh Krishna produced two crucial breakthroughs to keep India in the contest as Sri Lanka reached 130/4 at lunch on Day 3 of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Tuesday, with the hosts showing greater resistance after losing two wickets late on the previous evening and Pasindu Sooriyabandara completing a maiden Test half-century.
2nd Test: ‘Aggression Can Come Out In Different Ways,’ Says Prasidh As India Look To Press Sri Lanka
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: India pacer Prasidh Krishna credited disciplined bowling, a sharp slip cordon and an attacking mindset for his side’s early success against Sri Lanka after India reduced the hosts to 8/2 before bad light brought an early end to Day Two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Monday.
Dhruv Jurel’s Unbeaten 115, Pant’s 63 Put India in Command vs Sri Lanka
Dhruv Jurel smashed an unbeaten 115 and Rishabh Pant hit 63 as India declared on 503/9 before Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar reduced Sri Lanka to 8/2.
2nd Test: Day Two’s Play Between India And Sri Lanka To Resume After Rain Break
Sinhalese Sports Club: Day two’s play in the second Test between India and Sri Lanka is set to resume at 4:25 pm local time following a lengthy weather disruption that forced an early tea break at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Monday.
2nd Test: 'If You Don't Know What He Said, Don't Pass Judgement' - Jaiswal Hits Back After Clash With Fernando
Sinhalese Sports Club: Breaking his silence following a fiery altercation with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit back by saying that observers should refrain from judging the incident without knowing the full context of what was said on the field.
2nd Test: Need To Make Things Happen In The First Session Today And Then Go Back Big, Says Kirsten
Sri Lanka: Expecting a grueling battle over the next few days, Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten feels that to get ahead of India in the ongoing Test match, the hosts need to get things in their favour in the first session and look to take it big from there.
2nd Test: India Look For Series Sweep Against SL As Kuldeep Stays In Focus (Preview)
World Test Championship: India returned to winning ways in the World Test Championship with their victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Just four days after their 165-run win, they will hit the ground running in Colombo for the second and final Test of their trip to the island nation, which begins on Sunday as focus remains on one of India's star bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav.
Nature Of Pitch Will Dictate If Saransh Jain Replaces Kuldeep Yadav In Colombo, Says Russel Arnold
Sinhalese Sports Club: India's selection choice between off-spinner Saransh Jain and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against Sri Lanka will hinge entirely on the state of the pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club, said former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold.
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