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Jadeja suspended for Pallekele Test

The left-arm spinner was docked for throwing the ball 'in a dangerous manner' at Malinda Pushpakumara in the final innings of the Colombo Test

06-Aug-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Expected our spinners to make bigger impact - Chandimal

The Sri Lanka captain said his team discussed "using the sweep and reverse sweep shots heavily" in the second innings, and went on to execute that plan well

06-Aug-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

Kohli stayed confident of victory despite 'high-quality' batting from SL

The Indian captain also said the team did not differentiate between home and away Tests anymore, instead merely concentrating on winning every game they play in the longest format

06-Aug-2017•Sidharth Monga at the SSC

Jadeja's five-for wraps up India's first innings win in Sri Lanka

The fastest left-armer to 150 Test wickets helped his team to a series victory away from home in eight days of cricket

06-Aug-2017•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Sri Lanka's sweeps challenges India's spinners

Things got rather more difficult for India's slow bowlers after they enforced the follow-on, as Sri Lanka delivered on their promise to use the sweep more

05-Aug-2017•Sidharth Monga

Mendis hundred and Karunaratne 92* defy India

After meekly folding for 183 all out in their first innings, Sri Lanka put forward a much better reply after they were made to follow-on

05-Aug-2017•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Pradeep out of series with hamstring injury

A grade-one tear has left Sri Lanka without their in-form fast bowler for the remainder of the Test series against India

05-Aug-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

Karunaratne also calls for stronger SL first-class competition

Dimuth Karunaratne has become the latest player to advocate for a stronger first-class competition in Sri Lanka

04-Aug-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando at SSC

Rahane reveals thinking behind India's quick feet

Dancing down the track to Rangana Herath has proved a productive tactic for India's batsmen in this series, with the knock-on effect of creating opportunities to score off the back foot as well

04-Aug-2017•Sidharth Monga at the SSC

Ashwin stars as India establish massive advantage

Having become the fastest to the double of 2000 Test runs and 250 wickets, India's premier offspinner had Sri Lanka's batsmen in a spin

04-Aug-2017•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

I have come back more hungry - Rahul

India opener says team's backing after his shoulder surgery helped motivate him during his recovery phase

03-Aug-2017•Sidharth Monga in Colombo

Pujara, Rahane tons power India to 344 for 3

High-quality centuries from two high-quality India batsmen have put them in command of the Colombo Test

03-Aug-2017•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Our batsmen need to identify what risks to take - Chandimal

And with left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara with a shot to make his Test debut, the Sri Lanka captain said he was looking forward to the partnership with the other veteran left-armer Rangana Herath

02-Aug-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Important to make Rahul feel secure - Kohli

India captain says communication channels within team will ensure the player who is left out understands the situation

02-Aug-2017•Sidharth Monga in Colombo

Rahul set for return as India aim to close out series

Trailing 0-1, Sri Lanka will need a radical shift from their bowling plan in Galle, and will need to guard against complacency, if they are to keep the three-match series alive

02-Aug-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Lahiru Thirimanne returns for SSC Test

Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne has been recalled to the squad for the second Test against India, 13 months after he last played for Sri Lanka

01-Aug-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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