Thirimanne has not played Test cricket since June 2016
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Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne is back in Sri Lanka’s squad for the second Test against India in Colombo.
Sri Lanka recall Thirimanne for second Test against India
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Chandimal set to return, Herath doubtful for second Test
Chandimal is on track to return for the second Test against India
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Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is likely to be back for the second Test against India, but the same cannot be said about veteran spinner Rangana Herath.
MacGill to become Bangladesh’s spin bowling coach?
“Our first choice for the spin-bowling coach is Stuart MacGill, initially for three months”
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Nazmul Hasan has revealed that former Australia leg-spinner Stuart MacGill is the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) “first choice” for the role of spin bowling coach.
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test Day 4: Ashwin, Jadeja lead India to record-breaking win
Jadeja finished with figures of 3-71 off 24.5 overs
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India’s spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets apiece to guide their side to a 304-run win over Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first Test in Galle.
Philander to remain in hospital overnight
“He will remain in hospital overnight on intravenous fluids for rehydration and will be reassessed in the morning”
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South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander will remain in hospital overnight due to a potential viral infection.
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test Day 3: Mukund, Kohli push India’s lead to 498
Kohli (left) and Mukund both made fifties
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India opener Abhinav Mukund and captain Virat Kohli scored 81 and 76 not out respectively to give their side a 498-run lead over Sri Lanka at the end of the third day of the first Test in Galle.
Gunaratne ruled out for entire series against India
“He will miss a minimum of four weeks”
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Sri Lanka all-rounder Asela Gunaratne will miss the remainder of the Test series against India, as well as the ODI and Twenty20 series that follows.
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test Day 2: India firmly on top after posting 600
Shami struck twice in the same over
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After amassing a mammoth score of 600, India took five wickets to leave Sri Lanka in all kinds of trouble at the end of the second day of the first Test in Galle.
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test Day 1: Dhawan, Pujara torment Sri Lanka
Dhawan celebrates after scoring his fifth Test century
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Shikhar Dhawan scored a career-best 190 and Cheteshwar Pujara struck an unbeaten 144 as India dominated Sri Lanka on the opening day of the first Test in Galle.
Gunaratne to miss remainder of Test series against India?
Gunaratne is being transported to Colombo, where he will undergo surgery
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Sri Lanka all-rounder Asela Gunaratne could be ruled out for the rest of the ongoing Test series against India after he fractured his left thumb while fielding on the opening day of the first Test in Galle.