Day 1 News
Pakistan started their first innings of the match against Sri Lanka. After an under-par total on the board, early wickets were the need of the hour for the hosts
India vs Sri lanka 2017: 2nd Test, Day 1
With regular opener Lokesh Rahul down with flu, onus was on Dhawan and Mukund to open the Indian innings, however the latter struggle to leave a mark once again.
Kohli's average as captain is the best among the Indian players - his aggregate being 2222 (ave.67.33) in 23 matches.
The Lankans won the toss and opted to field first having introduced two changes in the squad.
The key to building a partnership is understanding the situation and not the batting partner at the other end, Pujara said.
Day 1 of 2nd Test closed with India taking firm control with a score of 317/4, thanks to tons from Kohli and Pujara at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
England`s two-test series in Bangladesh was meant to be a dress rehearsal for their batsmen who are likely to be subjected to relentless spin on similarly turning tracks in India.
Shafiq batted well in the extended two-and-a-half hour first session due to Friday prayers, hitting seven boundaries before playing on to Gabriel.
Azhar Ali made headlines in 1st Test after scoring a triple ton for Pakistan.
The two batsmen men raised a crucial 141-run stand for the third fourth wicket when India were struggling at 46 for three.
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