India vs Sri Lanka: The good, old grind takes centrestage in Colombo
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: The setting during the final hour resembled that of the second day. The sky suddenly darkened, and the ground staff took position as grey clouds began to gather over the stadium. As the end of the third day drew near and the teams walked off the field, never to return, the feeling was familiar, yet somehow different.
On both days, Sri Lanka were in survival mode, but on Tuesday, they kept India on the field for the entire day. The visitors dragged themselves along with slumped shoulders as they toiled for over 80 overs and will have to pick themselves up again for what looks like more hard work to enforce the follow-on . And then put on a brave face for the win.
On both days, Sri Lanka were in survival mode, but on Tuesday, they kept India on the field for the entire day. The visitors dragged themselves along with slumped shoulders as they toiled for over 80 overs and will have to pick themselves up again for what looks like more hard work to enforce the follow-on . And then put on a brave face for the win.
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