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We ticked all boxes, says Rohit Sharma after winning his maiden Test as India captain

Rohit Sharma on Sunday said India ticked all the boxes against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series here. Ravindra Jadeja stood tall with his all-round brilliance as he followed up his unbeaten 175 with nine wickets in India's innings and 222-run win against Sri Lanka in the match that ended inside three days. After being bowled out for 174 in the first innings, Sri Lanka, who lost 16 wickets on the day, were dismissed for 178 in their second essay. "It was a good start. It was a great game of cricket from our perspective. We ticked all the boxes we wanted to. To be honest I didn't think it is going to be that kind of a Test match which would get over in three days. "It was a good batting pitch, there was some turn and some assistance for the seamers as well," Rohit said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Rohit Sharma Lauds Indian Team After Win, Says "Great Game Of Cricket From Our Perspective"

India skipper Rohit Sharma expressed happiness, after his side defeated Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association, IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Sunday to take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin bagged four wickets in 2nd innings, as India defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs in the first Test. "It was a good start. It was a great game of cricket from our perspective. We ticked all the boxes we wanted to. To be honest I didn't think it is going to be that kind of a Test match that would get over in three days. It was a good batting pitch, there was some turn and some assistance for the seamers as well. A lot of credit to the guys, they bowled very well in tandem, kept the pressure and never made it easier for the Sri Lanka batsmen. We just ensured we applied pressure from both ends. Good signs for India cricket," said Rohit after the first Test ended.

India v Sri Lanka: Ravindra Jadeja shines as visitors thrashed in first Test

Ravindra Jadeja's superb all-round performance helped India thrash Sri Lanka by an innings and 22 runs on the third day of the first Test in Mohali.

Ravindra Jadeja Stars With Bat And Ball As India Inflict Innings Defeat On Sri Lanka In 1st Test

Ravindra Jadeja stood tall with his all-round brilliance as he complemented his unbeaten 175 with nine wickets in India's innings and 222-run win against a Sri Lankan team that looked anything but Test class in a match that ended inside three days. After being bowled out for 174 in the first innings, Sri Lanka, who lost 16 wickets on the day, were dismissed for 178 in their second essay. In the first innings, they were one short of Jadeja's individual score and in the second they were three more, which speaks about their plight. India lead the two-match series 1-0, and will like to gain full 24 points from the rubber by winning the Pink Ball Test in Bengaluru, starting March 12.

Ravindra Jadeja's brilliance helps India defeat Sri Lanka in Mohali Test inside three days

Ravindra Jadeja delivered one of the all-time great Test performances as India defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs in Mohali on Sunday.

Khawaja's heartbreak in Pakistan return

Usman Khawaja has narrowly missed out on a sentimental century, falling three runs short of a century in his first Test match in Pakistan.

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3: Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin wrap it up for India inside 3 days, win by an innings and 222 runs

Ravindra Jadeja stood tall with his all-round brilliance as he complemented his unbeaten 175 with nine wickets in India's innings and 222-run win against a Sri Lankan team that looked anything but Test class in a match that ended inside three days. After being bowled out for 174 in the first innings, Sri Lanka, who lost 16 wickets on the day, were dismissed for 178 in their second essay. In the first innings, they were one short of Jadeja's individual score and in the second they were three more, which speaks about their plight. India lead the two-match series 1-0, and will like to gain full 24 points from the rubber by winning the Pink Ball Test in Bengaluru, starting March 12.

Twitter Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Overtakes Kapil Dev To Become India's Second-Highest Wicket-Taker In Tests

Ravichandran Ashwin received plenty of praise on social media for overtaking Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test wickets on Sunday. The veteran off-spinner became India's second-highest wicket-taker, taking his 435th Test wicket on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at Mohali. Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to hail the spinner and wrote, "Fantastic landmark, @ashwinravi99! To go past @therealkapildev paaji is an achievement in itself. The way you were going, it was only a matter of time. Wish you many more! #INDvSL".

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We ticked all boxes, says Rohit Sharma after winning his maiden Test as India captain

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Rohit Sharma Lauds Indian Team After Win, Says "Great Game Of Cricket From Our Perspective"

India v Sri Lanka: Ravindra Jadeja shines as visitors thrashed in first Test

Ravindra Jadeja Stars With Bat And Ball As India Inflict Innings Defeat On Sri Lanka In 1st Test

Ravindra Jadeja's brilliance helps India defeat Sri Lanka in Mohali Test inside three days

Khawaja's heartbreak in Pakistan return

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3: Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin wrap it up for India inside 3 days, win by an innings and 222 runs

Twitter Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Overtakes Kapil Dev To Become India's Second-Highest Wicket-Taker In Tests