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'It's about runs on such pitches' - Mathews

'Fifties won't take us anywhere, we will need hundreds on this pitch, says Sri Lanka batsman

18-Nov-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Kolkata

Sri Lanka well placed to take first-innings lead

Half-centuries from Angelo Mathews and Lahiru Thirimanne - in tough batting conditions - frustrated India after they were bowled out for 172 on the third day in Kolkata

18-Nov-2017•The Report by Nikhil Kalro

India wobble against seam before rain washes out second day

Dasun Shanaka took two wickets as India were reduced to 74 for 5 in bowling-friendly conditions before a period of persistent rain forced officials to call off play more than two hours before the scheduled close

17-Nov-2017•The Report by Nikhil Kalro

Breaks in play stopped batsmen from finding rhythm - Bangar

In the other camp, Sri Lanka bowling coach Ratnayake praised Lakmal, saying his spell was among the best he has seen "in a long time", but was also wary that batting would be equally difficult for his team on this surface

16-Nov-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Kolkata

Lakmal 6-6-0-3 tortures India in tough conditions

Only 11.5 overs of cricket was possible in the first two sessions of the Kolkata Test, but they were 11.5 difficult overs for India, asked to bat on a damp green pitch under overcast skies

16-Nov-2017•The Report by Sidharth Monga

Important to play five bowlers against good Test sides - Chandimal

The Sri Lanka captain said that using five bowlers - to aid in taking 20 wickets in the match - and staying energetic in the field through the Test was important against Pakistan and will remain so in India

15-Nov-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Kolkata

'I do need a rest; I'm not a robot' - Kohli

The India captain explains the need to independently assess each individual in the team for workload management and allotting time off

15-Nov-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Kolkata

Sri Lanka resume search for first Test win in India

But for that to happen, their batting needs serious improvement considering at least one of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be back after spending three months being "rested" or "rotated"

15-Nov-2017•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

Rahane keen to 'evolve' by adding more shots to his game

The middle-order batsman was seen trying a few reverse-sweeps and reverse-laps against spinners ahead of the first Test in Kolkata

14-Nov-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Kolkata

Sri Lanka bowlers get a workout in only warm-up game

Sanju Samson struck a quickfire 128, off 143 balls, on the second day of the warm-up game as Sri Lanka were made to toil in Kolkata

12-Nov-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

SL batsmen make strong start to India tour

Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews and Niroshan Dickwella made half-centuries as the tourists ended the first day at 411 for 6

11-Nov-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Hardik Pandya rested for Sri Lanka Tests

Selectors take call in consultation with team management to manage allrounder's workload and lessen his chances of injury

10-Nov-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

People expect a lot out of me - Pujara

After a lean start to the 2017-18 season, the India batsman hit back with a record-breaking double-century and says he is in a good frame of mind ahead of the Sri Lanka series

10-Nov-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Pothas warns SL against being 'infatuated' with India

The Sri Lanka coach says his side learnt lessons from the drubbing it got from India at home earlier this year, and comes to visit its in-form neighbour with a refreshed team culture

09-Nov-2017•Arun Venugopal

Want to protect Mendis' form, confidence - Labrooy

Graeme Labrooy, Sri Lanka's chief selector, said the panel "didn't want to throw Kusal Mendis to the deep end or take him to India and leave him on the bench"

07-Nov-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mendis, Kaushal Silva and Pradeep left out of India tour

Angelo Mathews is back in the Test squad, which also includes allrounders Dhananjaya de Silva and Dasun Shanaka

05-Nov-2017•Madushka Balasuriya

Angelo Mathews declared fit for India tour

Kusal Perera and Asela Gunaratne are also expected return to the national set-up when Sri Lanka fly to India for a full tour

31-Oct-2017•Madushka Balasuriya

Kohli likely to be rested during home series against Sri Lanka

The combination of a relentless schedule and the prize of winning a Test series in South Africa may force the selectors' hand

23-Oct-2017•Nagraj Gollapudi and Vishal Dikshit

Vijay back in squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Addressing the speculation around India captain Virat Kohli's availability for the series, MSK Prasad said the India captain's workload would also be looked at after the Tests

23-Oct-2017•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

Sri Lanka set for packed India tour

The visitors will play three Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is over 37 days in November and December

02-Oct-2017•Arun Venugopal

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