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Kohli & Co. chill out after big-daddy win in Galle Test
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Members of the Indian cricket team were seen out chilling and having some down time after their emphatic victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the three-match series at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
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We're more confident in our abilities now, says Kohli
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], July 30 (ANI): Although India won by a whopping margin of 304 runs, that too within four days, they had to toil extremely hard to go 1-0 up in the three-Test series in Sri Lanka because of the resistance from the Galle International Stadium pitch that played totally out of
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We are a better team than this, says Herath post Galle debacle
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], July 30 (ANI): "We are a better team than this, we certainly are. It was after a long time that a team scored 600 runs against us. We should have bowled better," said stand-in skipper Rangana Herath post Sri Lanka's 304-run capitulation against India in the
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Sri Lanka, China sign deal to develop Hambantota Port
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 30 (ANI):After 10 years of negotiations, China Merchants Port Holdings has signed a 1.12 billion dollar agreement with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority to develop the Hambantota Port in southern Sri Lanka.
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Kohli praises bowlers for their performance on batting-friendly pitch
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], Jul 29 (ANI): After registering an emphatic win against Sri Lanka in the first Test match, Indian captain Virat Kohli on Saturday heaped praises on his bowlers for delivering a 304-run victory on a wicket that "was really good to bat on".
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Galle Test: Ashwin, Jadeja spin India to 304-run win over Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Galle [India], July 29 (ANI): Spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin bagged three wickets each as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 304 runs in the opening Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series here at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
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Sri Lanka turn down PCB's invitation to play T20 matches in Pakistan
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): The Sri Lankan cricket board has turned down Pakistan Cricket Board's invitation (PCB) to send its national team to Lahore to play two T20 matches at the start of its home series in October.
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'When you get a chance, capitalise on it'
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], July 28 (ANI): Abhinav Mukund, who was included in the India's playing XI for the Galle Test against Sri Lanka in absence of both regular openers, believes one has to capitalise whenever he gets a chance to perform in the middle.
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Mukund, Kohli strengthen India's position in Galle Test
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], July 28 (ANI): Brilliant half centuries from skipper Virat Kohli and opener Abhinav Mukund have taken India into a commanding position in the opening Test of the three-match series against Sri Lanka on Friday.
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I don't need any extra motivation: Pujara
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], July 27 (ANI): When it comes to Test cricket, the one batsman that Team India looks upto is Cheteshwar Pujara.
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India tighten screws over Sri Lanka in Galle Test
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], July 27 (ANI): India extended its dominance over Sri Lanka on the second day of the opening Test of the three-match series against Sri Lanka being played at the Galle International Stadium.
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TN CM requests PM Modi to seek immediate release of detained Indian fisher
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 27 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E. Palaniswami on Thursday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take immediate action for the release of 75 Indian fishermen and 149 boats in Sri Lanka's custody.
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