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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.

Khawaja misses hundred for Australia as Pakistan Test hit by rain

Australian opener Usman Khawaja missed out on a century in the country of his birth by three runs Sunday as his side made a strong response to Pakistan on the third day of the first Test in Rawalpindi.

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.

Australia Respond Strongly As 1st Test vs Pakistan Heading Towards Draw

Australian opener Usman Khawaja missed out on a century in the country of his birth by three runs Sunday as his side made a strong response to Pakistan on the third day of the first Test in Rawalpindi. Bad light stopped play and then rain poured down with Australia on 271-2, trailing Pakistan by 205 runs with eight wickets remaining after the home side declared Saturday at 476-4. Marnus Labuschagne was on 69 and Steve Smith 24. With rain forecast for the last two days a result is unlikely. The second Test in in Karachi from March 12-16, and the third in Lahore from March 21-25.

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.

Ben Stokes urges England to 'wipe slate clean' in West Indies Test series

Ben Stokes has said England want to quickly move on from their Ashes humiliation when they take on the West Indies in a three-Test series, while the all-rounder wants to make amends after "letting the team down" in Australia.

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

Khawaja misses hundred for Australia as Pakistan Test hit by rain

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

Australia Respond Strongly As 1st Test vs Pakistan Heading Towards Draw

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

Ben Stokes urges England to 'wipe slate clean' in West Indies Test series