Sri Lanka vs India, 3rd Test at Colombo, On This Day, Aug 03 2010 - Match Result

While we wait for the presentation ceremony to begin, do have a look at the interview of VVS Laxman done by Sambit Bal.

Do check out the bulletin from Sid Talya

Dravid comes out and envelops Laxman with a hug. And so do many of his team-mates. Both teams shake hands.

Sehwag fell for a duck. Dravid cracked early. Tendulkar's contribution was vital but he too fell. The task fell on Laxman and he rose to the occasion. What a serene knock. Raina played an attractive hand to hasten the end. And India have leveled the series. One boring Test at SSC was sandwiched between two result games. Not bad at all. Samaraweera and Laxman have really sparkled here in the second innings of the final Test.

One final comment from Cricinfo's Assistant Editor George Binoy: "Terrific win, and without any drama. And rather unexpected considering the weak bowling attack India had and the mountains of runs Sri Lanka scored in the first two Tests. Full credit to Laxman, but let's not forget Sehwag's fast century, which ate into Sri Lanka's 425 at quick pace."

Sanath Jayasuriya in Ten Sports' studio: "I am disappointed with the bowling changes and Sangakkara's captaincy tactics. Full credit to India. The bowling changes, the field settings weren't great."

Do hang on. We will bring you the quotes from the post-match ceremony.

Sanga: "We put in a good effort through the series. This game we were found wanting with our batting in the second innings. Full credit to the entire team for the effort. this was a very good pitch. The guts shown by Ajantha was amazing. Thilan has been magnificient. Malinga and Randiv were very good. Laxman again played a fantastic innings. Sachin played really well. Randiv bowled very well. A bit more support from the other end would have helped but all the guys can be proud for their efforts."

Man of the Match is Laxman: "It was a great team effort. The bowlers got us back into the game. Today, the partnership between Sachin and myself was crucial to get the momentum back. Gary spoke to me that this is one more opportunity to contribute for team India. This is what we play cricket for. I am glad that I have contributed when the team needed it. :

Laxman's first Man of the Match award in Tests since the Test against Australia in 2008. This is his fourth.The others being the one in Trinidad against West Indies and that one in Kolkata.

Dhoni: "After the first Test a lot was said about bowling attack and that our batsmen were not stepping up. we proved it here. It was a convincing win. I am very happy with the team. Our batting plan was to soak up the pressure and Tendulkar and Laxman batted really well. This kookaburra ball goes soft after some overs."

Man of the series is Virender Sehwag: "I had a really good time. Last time we lost the series. We have drawn the series now."

Sehwag also wins a car!

Both captains pose with the Trophy.

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had that throw hit the stumps. Sehwag, and hence Laxman, would have been run out!