Dinesh Chandimal

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 3: Virat Kohli double ton deflates visitors in Nagpur

At stumps, Sri Lanka were down in the dumps at 21 for one with another 384 runs required to avoid innings defeat.

Nov 26, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 3 — As it happened...

It was all about Virat Kohli. The skipper established himself as one of the greats of the game, and he is only 29. On a record-breaking day, he became the first captain to hit 10 hundreds in a calendar year, then matches Brian Lara's record for most double tons by a skipper. These are some of the numbers, but he was pushing for a big win.

Nov 26, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 — As it happened...

Ending the day at a comfortable 312 for two, the hosts are 107 runs ahead of Sri Lanka's first innings total of 205.

Nov 25, 2017, 16:50 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Statistical highlights of Day 1

Ishant Sharma (3/37) has recorded his best bowling figures in 13 Tests since claiming 5 for 54 in the first innings & 3 for 32 in the second innings vs Sri Lanka at Colombo (SSC) in 2015. 

Nov 24, 2017, 21:05 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Indian bowlers dictate terms, bowl out SL for 205 on Day 1

Ashwin, Jadeja and Ishant took 10 wickets between them to bowl SL out cheaply; but India lost KL Rahul (7) during the eight tricky overs they needed to negotiate before close of play.

Nov 24, 2017, 16:40 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 1 — As it happened...

After the first Test ended in a nerve-racking draw at the Eden Gardens, the two teams will target nothing less than a win to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

 

 

Nov 24, 2017, 08:42 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal hoping for miracle to beat Virat Kohli & Co

On the eve of second Test match against India, Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal said that they are hoping for some miracles to beat Virat Kohli & Co.

Nov 23, 2017, 17:17 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal hopes Rangana Herath comes good on not-so-grassy Nagpur track

The Sri Lankan captain termed the VCA Stadium strip as a "good Test-match wicket". 

Nov 23, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Statistical preview

Here are all the numbers you need to know ahead of Nagpur Test.

Nov 23, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

Indian pacers are best in the world, says Dinesh Chandimal

Chandimal said that he did not find anything wrong with Dickwella’s behaviour.

Nov 21, 2017, 20:54 PM IST

India vs SL Live, 1st Test, Day 5 – Kumar strikes early, Lanka lose wicket without any run

Live cricket score and updates from Day 5 of 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka, being played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Nov 20, 2017, 14:03 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 4 — As it happened...

Live cricket score and updates from Day 4 of 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka, being played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Nov 19, 2017, 17:02 PM IST

Dinesh Chandimal guilty of 'fake-fielding', gets away without any penalty

The umpires had a word with the captain, but clearly, the new ruling was not followed, as Chandimal clearly violated the law.

Nov 18, 2017, 19:52 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1 — As it happened...

After a four-hour rain delay, Sri Lanka won the toss and asked India to bat on a juicy green top at the Eden Gardens. But the hosts lost opener Rahul and skipper Kohli for ducks, while Dhawan made only 8 in the 11.5 overs bowled during the entire day.

Nov 16, 2017, 08:39 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Visitors to deploy five bowlers in Kolkata Test

Sri Lanka will play five bowlers against India and experienced campaigner Angelo Mathews will bat at No.4, skipper Dinesh Chandimal said on Wednesday ahead of the first cricket Test here.

Nov 15, 2017, 21:02 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Live streaming, TV listings, date, time, venue and squads

Here's everything you need to know about the India-Sri Lanka Test series opener.

Nov 15, 2017, 16:40 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, Kolkata Test preview: India look to stay ruthless against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka would want to forget the annihilation suffered at home and chase what has been an improbable dream of winning a Test here when the two teams clash in a three-match series, starting at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.

Nov 15, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

Stat Attack: Why Sri Lanka beating India in Tests will be a miracle

Captain Dinesh Chandimal's Sri Lankan team hopes to do what none of the country's previous teams touring India have been able to accomplish, i.e., winning a Test match - especially having been recently wiped out in all formats when Virat Kohli's boys toured the island nation earlier this year.

Nov 14, 2017, 14:19 PM IST

Sri Lanka dare to dream of upsetting India in Tests

Captain Dinesh Chandimal is dreaming of Sri Lanka making history by winning a Test in India - despite being huge underdogs against the world`s top-ranked side when the series begins in Kolkata on Thursday.

Nov 14, 2017, 12:58 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Visitors promise not to use witchcraft against Virat Kohli & Co

Believe it or not, Lanka, after suffering a tour whitewash against India in which they lost nine matches including three Tests, five ODIs and a T20I match, beat overwhelming favourites Pakistan 2-0 in a Test series in UAE.

Nov 09, 2017, 21:42 PM IST