India: Ravichandran Ashwin earns Rohit Sharma’s praises
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has earned praise from all corners after becoming the country’s second-most prolific wicket-taker after Anil Kumble.
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India vs Sri Lanka: Pundits laud Rohit Sharma's captaincy after Sri Lanka whitewash
Rohit Sharma's "empathy" as captain after he led India to a fifth successive series victory since taking over from Virat Kohli. India overwhelmed Sri Lanka by 238 runs inside three days in the pink-ball match on Monday to sweep the series 2-0 and extend their Test series win streak at home to 15. Rohit, 34, is unbeaten in all formats in 14 matches as captain, but it is his different style of leadership from the usually combative Kohli that has won plaudits.
India Test Juggernaut Keeps Home Invincibility Rolling On
Much has changed in Indian cricket since the national team last lost a test series on home soil nearly 10 years ago. Former captain MS Dhoni retired from test cricket, Virat Kohli took up the mantle to lead India to the top of the rankings before stepping down this year and four different coaches have been in charge of the team. But India's relentless home domination continued. They have hosted 42 matches since England claimed a famous 2-1 victory in 2012. The hosts have lost two tests but won every series -- 15 in a row after the 2-0 sweep of Sri Lanka.
"Could Be The Next Big Thing": Sunil Gavaskar's Big Prediction For India Cricketer After Test Series Win vs Sri Lanka
The Test matches against Sri Lanka at home gave India exactly what the doctor had ordered in terms of confidence and stability after enduring a tough 2-1 Test series loss against South Africa earlier in the year. Under the leadership of newly-appointed skipper Rohit Sharma, India came out trumps against Sri Lanka, who were completely outplayed by a dominant Indian side . After an innings win in the first Test in Mohali, India registered a 238-run victory to whitewash the Sri Lankans in the two-match Test series.
Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman congratulate Team India for winning Test series against Sri Lanka
Sachin Tendulkar praised Team India on sweeping the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka for a resounding triumph. India beat Sri Lanka by 238 runs in the second Test on Monday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to clinch the two-match series 2-0. "#TeamIndia's pink, white and red ball form at home this season has been outstanding. Congratulations on a good win," tweeted Sachin.
IPL 2022: Suryakumar Yadav unlikely to be available for Mumbai Indians' opener against Delhi Capitals
Suryakumar Yadav might have to sit out of the Mumbai Indians' IPL opener against Delhi Capitals on March 27 as he is unlikely to fully recover from a hairline fracture on his thumb. Yadav, one of the four players retained by Mumbai Indians, sustained the injury during the T20 series against the West Indies and subsequently missed the assignment against Sri Lanka. "Surya is currently at the NCA doing his rehabilitation. He is well on his way to recovery but there is a possibility that his participation in the opening game will be a real touch and go affair," a senior BCCI source privy to developments told PTI on conditions of anonymity. "So there could be a possibility that he might be advised by the board's medical team to not risk playing the opener," he added.
ICC World Test Championship Points Table: India Jump To 4th Spot After 2-0 Series Win vs Sri Lanka
The Indian men's cricket team moved up one place to take the fourth spot in the latest World Test Championship points table after their dominating performance on the third day of second Test in Bengaluru, which saw them clinch the series 2-0. The table is currently led by Australia, followed by Pakistan and then South Africa in the third place. India's ascension in the points table comes after back-to-back victories in Mohali and then in Bengaluru. The series victory will bring in some much-needed relief to the Indian camp following their 2-1 series loss in South Africa earlier this year.
Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Gesture After Dismissing Retiring Sri Lanka Player Suranga Lakmal Takes Internet By Storm
Indian bowlers were at their ruthless best as the Rohit Sharma-led side thrashed Sri Lanka by 238 runs in the second Test (D/N) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. With this win, India registered a clean sweep in the two-match series. This was India's 14th straight victory across formats since Rohit was named captain of the team. It was a special Test for India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who registered his first five-for on home soil in the first innings, before adding another three scalps to his name in the second innings. It was, however, Bumrah's wonderful gesture for Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal that ruled the internet.