India inflict innings defeat on Sri Lanka in 3rd Test to complete historic whitewash
Here are some of the best photo highlights from India’s win over Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the third Test at Kandy.
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Indian cricket team pose with the winners trophy after they complete a 3-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka. Their first ever on foreign soil. AP
After couple of early wickets on Day 3, it was Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal alongwith Angelo Mathews formed a rearguard of sorts to halt the slide and guide the hosts to lunch without any further loss.
Angelo Mathews attempted the sweep to a full ball by R Ashwin and was given out by the on field umpire, despite Mathews' review the decision stood. He fell after scoring 35. AP
Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella made an entertaining 41 before departing to Umesh Yadav. AP
R Ashwin was the star of the 2nd innings as he finished with figures of 4 wickets for 68 runs. AP
Shikhar Dhawan was adjudged the Man of the Series for his 2 centuries in the series, he finished with 358 runs in 4 innings. AP
The devout Indian cricket fan – Sudhir Kumar Gautam – waved the tricolor national flag after India's win over Sri Lanka. AP
Disappointed Sri Lankan side will have a lot of thinking to do after their dismal show in the series. They were outplayed by the Indians in all departments and didn't manage to take any Test into Day 5. AFP
After dismissing Sri Lanka for 181 the Indian side won the match by an innings and 171-runs. Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri hugs to congratulate captain Virat Kohli after the win. AP