Rohit Sharma went on to notch his third double century as India bounced back from their dismal performance in the first game with a massive 141 run victory in the second One-Day International against Sri Lanka in Mohali to level the series 1-1.

The previous time Kohli and Dhoni were rested, Ajinkya Rahane was assigned the captaincy for the 2015 Zimbabwe tour. Now with Rahane no longer a permanent member of the Indian ODI side, a course correction by the selectors was only obvious.

Cricket South Africa has confirmed that India have opted out of the two-day warm-up game ahead of their Test series against Proteas that begins on 5th January.

Afghanistan are all set to make their Test debut with their Asian neighbour India as confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India Special Governing Body meeting on Monday.

Even before the Umpire could rule Bumrah out as he was wrapped on the pads by Lankan spinner SS Pathirana, there was a pair of hands in the background that had already signalled for a DRS. At the non-striking end was none other than Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the master of the review system.

Sri Lanka have finally managed to end their 12 match losing streak in the 50-over format with a dominant performance in Dharamsala which saw them trounce India by seven wickets in the first One-Day International.

Hyderabad (04.12.2017): The grand Indian launch ceremony of the first ever T10 Cricket league was held at the third edition of Indywood Film Carnival 2017 at Princess Hall, Ramoji Film City.

India skipper Virat Kohli has moved to the second position in the International Cricket Council Rankings for batsmen following his stellar performance in the third Test against Sri Lanka in Delhi.

A fine century from Dhananjaya de Silva and a spirited unbeaten 74 from Roshen Silva thwarted the Indian attack on the final day as Sri Lanka managed to draw the third and final Test in Delhi but conceded the series to Virat Kohli's men 1-0.

After India set a target of 410 runs, Ravindra Jadeja struck twice before the end of day four to reduce Sri Lanka to 31 for three at stumps in the third Test in Delhi.

India have called-up pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah to the 17-member squad for the three-match Test series against South Africa.

India have named three uncapped players in a 15-man squad for the upcoming Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka.

After Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal thwarted the Indian attack for the most part of the day, Sri Lanka surrendered the advantage on the final session as they lost five wickets in it and were reduced to 356 for nine at stumps in the third Test in Delhi.

Virat Kohli continued his dominance with yet another double century as India declared their first innings with a score of 536 for seven and later restricted Sri Lanka to 131 for three at stumps on day two of the third Test in Delhi.

Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay scored unbeaten 156 and 155 respectively as India extended their domination over Sri Lanka with another majestic batting performance to post 371 for four at stumps on day one of the third Test in Delhi.

Sri Lanka have appointed all-rounder Thisara Perera as the captain for the upcoming limited overs series in India.

When Dinesh Chandimal raised his bat after completing his second fifty of the match, it could not have been more awkward for him. Sri Lanka with 8 wickets down, was then on the verge of defeat. As it turned out, they lost to India by an innings and 239 which is their worst defeat in test history.

Sri Lanka will miss the services of veteran spinner Rangana Herath for the third and final Test against India in Delhi due to a sore back.

India have rested skipper Virat Kohli for the upcoming three-match One-Day International series against Sri Lanka that kicks-off on 10th December.

Ravichandran Ashwin became the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets as India dismissed Sri Lanka for 166 runs in the final innings to complete a victory by an innings and 239 runs in the second game in Nagpur and take an unassailable lead of 1-0.