<p>Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are now reported to have left for their honeymoon.</p>

<p>According to media reports, the power couple has chosen a luxury heritage resort in Tuscany, Italy for their special vacation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Borgo Finocchieto, one of the most exquisite luxury villas in the world, is touted for its breathtaking decor, elegant architecture and stunning views.</p>

<p>The resort is a thirty-minute drive from South of Siena, close to Montalcino in the Brunello, the wine growing district.</p>

<p>Borgo Finocchieto is also the second most expensive holiday rental in the world, with its price peaking especially in the month of December.</p>

<p>The resort was also the venue for the star couple&#39;s wedding that took place yesterday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Cricket sensation <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-in-pictures-anushka-sharma-virat-kohlis-photos-with-family-are-frame-worthy-26552" target="_blank">Virat Kohli and Bollywood diva Anushka Sharma</a> have been reported to have been seeing each other for over four years. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-presenting-the-first-official-photo-of-virat-kohli-and-his-bride-anushka-sharma-26487" target="_blank">Virushka</a>, as lovingly called by their fans, tied the knot yesterday morning at an intimate ceremony in Tuscany, Italy.</p>

<p>The couple was decked up in ethereal, traditional garments created by celebrated designer <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/anushka-virat-looked-regal-in-sabyasachi-mukherjee-designs-on-their-wedding-day-26564" target="_blank">Sabyasachi Mukherjee</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two are expected to leave for Rome, where they plan to have a short honeymoon and after which the couple will return to India.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-virat-kohli-sings-an-old-kishore-kumar-number-for-anushka-sharma-26526" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a> and Anushka Sharma will host a grand wedding reception for their families and friends&nbsp;in New Delhi&nbsp;on December 21.</p>

<p>Another reception is likely to take place in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


The power couple is expected to leave for Rome where they plan to have a short honeymoon

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are now reported to have left for their honeymoon. According to media reports, the power couple has chosen a luxury heritage resort in Tuscany, Italy for their special vacation. Borgo Finocchieto, one of the most exquisite luxury villas in the world, is touted for its breathtaking decor, elegant architecture and stunning views. The resort is a thirty-minute drive from South of Siena, close to Montalcino in the Brunello, the wine growing district. Borgo Finocchieto is also the second most expensive holiday rental in the world, with its price peaking especially in the month of December. The resort was also the venue for the star couple's wedding that took place yesterday. Borgo Finocchieto, Image via the official website. (Others) × Cricket sensation Virat Kohli and Bollywood diva Anushka Sharma have been reported to have been seeing each other for over four years. Virushka, as lovingly called by their fans, tied the knot yesterday morning at an intimate ceremony in Tuscany, Italy. The couple was decked up in ethereal, traditional garments created by celebrated designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. A post shared by Sabyasachi Mukherjee (@sabyasachiofficial) on Dec 11, 2017 at 9:25am PST × The two are expected to leave for Rome, where they plan to have a short honeymoon and after which the couple will return to India. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma will host a grand wedding reception for their families and friends in New Delhi on December 21. Another reception is likely to take place in Mumbai. (With inputs from ANI)

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's honeymoon destination is ethereal

<p>&nbsp;After days of speculation, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-presenting-the-first-official-photo-of-virat-kohli-and-his-bride-anushka-sharma-26487">Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli</a> and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma tied the knot in&nbsp;a closed ceremony on Monday.</p>

<p>The couple are <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/confirmed-virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-are-now-married-26476">now known as&nbsp;&quot;Virushka&quot;</a> on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat and Anushka&nbsp;had flown to Italy a few days back with their immediate family members. Their wedding ceremony took place in&nbsp;Tuscany, Italy.</p>

<p>The couple met in 2013 while filming an advertisement and soon&nbsp;started dating. However, they always kept their relationship away from the limelight.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli announced the news of his wedding with Bollywood star Anushka Sharma on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cricketer&nbsp;posted a picture from the ceremony and tweeted, &quot;Today we have promised each other to be bound in love for ever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you.This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans &amp; well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey.(sic),&quot;along with the photo.&nbsp;</p>

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Met in 2013 while filming for an advertisement the couple started dating soon. However, they always kept their relationship away from the limelight

After days of speculation, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma tied the knot in a closed ceremony on Monday. The couple are now known as "Virushka" on social media. Virat and Anushka had flown to Italy a few days back with their immediate family members. Their wedding ceremony took place in Tuscany, Italy. The couple met in 2013 while filming an advertisement and soon started dating. However, they always kept their relationship away from the limelight. Virat Kohli announced the news of his wedding with Bollywood star Anushka Sharma on Twitter. The cricketer posted a picture from the ceremony and tweeted, "Today we have promised each other to be bound in love for ever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you.This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey.(sic),"along with the photo. Today we have promised each other to be bound in love for ever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you.This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey. pic.twitter.com/aobTUwMNAK — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 11, 2017 × Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are now officially engaged. #VirushkaWEDDING pic.twitter.com/IbtbmhdMEu — Raza Mehdi (@SyedRezaMehdi) December 11, 2017 × Happy married life Virat and Anushka #VirushkaWEDDING pic.twitter.com/HPHxIduvpW — Love Nilkanth VK (@LMnilkanth) December 12, 2017 ×

Watch: Virat, Anushka's wedding ceremony, 'Virushka' begin new journey

<p>The ethereal couple, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, finally tied the knot at a picturesque location in Italy on Monday, and from what we could see from the latest pictures of the wedding, the two looked celestial in Sabyasachi ensembles.<br />
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The actress was seen in an exquisite tailor-made creation from the designer`s boutique, a pale pink lehenga with `Renaissance embroidery` in vintage English colours embellished with silver-gold metal thread, pearls and beads.<br />
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While the bridal jewellery was handcrafted with syndicate uncut diamonds, pale pink spinel and baroque Japanese cultured pearls by the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery collection.Her makeup was light and minimal which added an elegant touch to the entire look.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BckX0tZFRvz/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Meet Anushka Sharma @anushkasharma, a Sabyasachi bride. On Anushka: A pale pink lehenga with Renaissance embroidery in vintage English colours embellished with silver-gold metal thread, pearls and beads. Bridal jewellery handcrafted with syndicate uncut diamonds, pale pink spinel and baroque Japanese cultured pearls by the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewelry collection. For all jewellery related queries, kindly contact sabyasachijewelry@sabyasachi.com #Sabyasachi #TheWorldOfSabyasachi #SabyasachiJewelry #AnushkaSharma #ViratKohli @bridesofsabyasachi @groomsofsabyasachi @virat.kohli Image Courtesy: @storiesbyjosephradhik</a></p>

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Whereas, captain of the Indian Cricket Team Virat wore an ivory raw silk sherwani, hand-embroidered in a vintage Benarasi pattern and signature House buttons with an old Rose silk Kota safa with accessories by Sabyasachi.<br />
The wedding was performed as per Hindu rituals. Anushka walked down the aisle with Virat yesterday in Italy, in a private ceremony.</p>

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<p>The wedding took place at a countryside resort named Borgo Finocchieto, one of the most expensive holiday properties in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The property is located in a small village called Bibbiano - having a population of less than 100 people. It is in the Tuscany region of Italy.The couple will be hosting a reception in New Delhi for their relatives on December 21 which will be followed by a reception for couple`s Bollywood friends and cricketers in Mumbai on December 26.<br />
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The actress was seen in an exquisite tailor-made creation from the designer`s boutique

The ethereal couple, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, finally tied the knot at a picturesque location in Italy on Monday, and from what we could see from the latest pictures of the wedding, the two looked celestial in Sabyasachi ensembles. The actress was seen in an exquisite tailor-made creation from the designer`s boutique, a pale pink lehenga with `Renaissance embroidery` in vintage English colours embellished with silver-gold metal thread, pearls and beads. While the bridal jewellery was handcrafted with syndicate uncut diamonds, pale pink spinel and baroque Japanese cultured pearls by the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery collection.Her makeup was light and minimal which added an elegant touch to the entire look. Meet Anushka Sharma @anushkasharma, a Sabyasachi bride. On Anushka: A pale pink lehenga with Renaissance embroidery in vintage English colours embellished with silver-gold metal thread, pearls and beads. Bridal jewellery handcrafted with syndicate uncut diamonds, pale pink spinel and baroque Japanese cultured pearls by the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewelry collection. For all jewellery related queries, kindly contact sabyasachijewelry@sabyasachi.com #Sabyasachi #TheWorldOfSabyasachi #SabyasachiJewelry #AnushkaSharma #ViratKohli @bridesofsabyasachi @groomsofsabyasachi @virat.kohli Image Courtesy: @storiesbyjosephradhik A post shared by Sabyasachi Mukherjee (@sabyasachiofficial) on Dec 11, 2017 at 8:16am PST × Whereas, captain of the Indian Cricket Team Virat wore an ivory raw silk sherwani, hand-embroidered in a vintage Benarasi pattern and signature House buttons with an old Rose silk Kota safa with accessories by Sabyasachi. The wedding was performed as per Hindu rituals. Anushka walked down the aisle with Virat yesterday in Italy, in a private ceremony. Meet Virat Kohli @virat.kohli, a Sabyasachi groom. On Virat: Ivory raw silk sherwani hand-embroidered in a vintage Benarasi pattern and signature House buttons with an old Rose silk Kota safa. Accessories by Sabyasachi. #Sabyasachi #TheWorldOfSabyasachi #SabyasachiJewelry #AnushkaSharma #ViratKohli @bridesofsabyasachi @groomsofsabyasachi @anushkasharma Image Courtesy: @storiesbyjosephradhik A post shared by Sabyasachi Mukherjee (@sabyasachiofficial) on Dec 11, 2017 at 8:15am PST × The wedding took place at a countryside resort named Borgo Finocchieto, one of the most expensive holiday properties in the world. The property is located in a small village called Bibbiano - having a population of less than 100 people. It is in the Tuscany region of Italy.The couple will be hosting a reception in New Delhi for their relatives on December 21 which will be followed by a reception for couple`s Bollywood friends and cricketers in Mumbai on December 26.

Anushka, Virat looked regal in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designs on their wedding day

<p>Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are now a married couple. &nbsp;And while the country is still regaling looking at their beautiful wedding photographs, here are some photos of the newlyweds with Anushka&#39;s parents and brother, Virat Kohli&#39;s mother, and his extended family.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-watch-timeline-of-virat-and-anushkas-love-story-26531">closed-door event </a>had 44 wedding guests as the couple wanted to keep the wedding an intimate affair. Virat and Anushka<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-virushka-from-the-wedding-ceremony-26503"> tied the knot on 11 December in Tuscany, Italy.</a>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The couple will be hosting two receptions in India- one in New Delhi and the other in Mumbai in the coming weeks.&nbsp;</p>


Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are now a married couple. And while the country is still regaling looking at their beautiful wedding photographs, here are some photos of the newlyweds with Anushka's parents and brother, Virat Kohli's mother, and his extended family. ?? | Anushka and Virat clicked with their family member yesterday ?? #VirushkaWedding pic.twitter.com/il6Km1SXAQ — Anushka Sharma FC™ (@AnushkaSFanCIub) December 12, 2017 × ?? | Anushka and Virat clicked with their family member yesterday ?? The way they are holding each other's hands??#VirushkaWedding pic.twitter.com/ehnqRcVbBd — Anushka Sharma FC™ (@AnushkaSFanCIub) December 12, 2017 × The closed-door event had 44 wedding guests as the couple wanted to keep the wedding an intimate affair. Virat and Anushka tied the knot on 11 December in Tuscany, Italy. ?? | Anushka clicked with her parents last night ???? #VirushkaWedding pic.twitter.com/cU64i0wWLJ — Anushka Sharma FC™ (@AnushkaSFanCIub) December 12, 2017 × ?? | Anushka and Virat clicked with their friends and family during their engagement ?? #VirushkaWEDDING pic.twitter.com/n7mQtAul9B — Anushka Sharma FC™ (@AnushkaSFanCIub) December 12, 2017 × We live for moments like this when clients become family ???????? #avsquad #teamshaadisquad #weddingplanning #weddingproduction #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork A post shared by Shaadi Squad (@shaadisquad) on Dec 12, 2017 at 2:45am PST × The couple will be hosting two receptions in India- one in New Delhi and the other in Mumbai in the coming weeks.

In pictures: Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli's photos with family are frame-worthy

<p>Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma tied the knot in a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-virushka-from-the-wedding-ceremony-26503" target="_blank">closed</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-virushka-from-the-wedding-ceremony-26503" target="_blank"> ceremony </a>on Monday with close friends and family in attendance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple,&nbsp;known popularly as &#39;Virushka&#39; has been the talk of the town since 2013 when they made several public appearances hand in hand. It was said that sparks between the two flew when they shot for an advertisement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few days earlier, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-heres-proof-that-anushka-sharma-and-virat-kohli-might-be-getting-married-for-real-26261" target="_blank">Anushka was seen travelling with family </a>to Italy adding fuel to their rumours of marriage.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-in-pictures-anushka-sharma-virat-kohlis-photos-with-family-are-frame-worthy-26552">Also see: Virushka&#39;s photos with family are frame worthy&nbsp;</a></p>

<p><em>Watch the couple in their best moments in a collection of their pre-wedding and wedding soiree:</em></p>

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The couple tied the knot on Monday in Tuscany, Italy

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma tied the knot in a closed ceremony on Monday with close friends and family in attendance. The couple, known popularly as 'Virushka' has been the talk of the town since 2013 when they made several public appearances hand in hand. It was said that sparks between the two flew when they shot for an advertisement. A few days earlier, Anushka was seen travelling with family to Italy adding fuel to their rumours of marriage. Also see: Virushka's photos with family are frame worthy Watch the couple in their best moments in a collection of their pre-wedding and wedding soiree: The star couple got married in Tuscany, Italy on Monday in a closed ceremony. (WION Web Team) ×

Watch: Timeline of Virat and Anushka's love story

<p>Here it is! The first photo of Virat Kohli and his bride Anushka Sharma. The cricketer took to Twitter to share a moment from their wedding that took place in Tuscany, Italy on Monday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat tweeted, &quot;Today we have promised each other to be bound in love for ever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you.This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans &amp; well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey.(sic),&quot;along with the photo.&nbsp;</p>

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&mdash; Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/940240175917084673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Anushka also shared a photo from the wedding and the captioned it similar to what her husband had tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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&mdash; Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma/status/940240178559508481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Both bride and groom matched their outfits in pink, cream and golden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some photos of the wedding went viral soon after the news broke out with fanclubs of the two stars sharing a few inside pictures of the ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Indian captain Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma tied the knot in Italy&#39;s Tuscany today. <a href="https://t.co/WbBZZjOHY9">pic.twitter.com/WbBZZjOHY9</a></p>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/940244291724623872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>The couple will be soon shifting to a new address in Mumbai post the celebrations, the couple&#39;s spokesperson was quoted as saying by ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">They will be shifting to their new residence in Worli in December. We&#39;re extremely grateful to media for their support &amp; understanding in making this special occasion a memorable one and thank them for their continued love and support: Spokesperson of Virat Kohli &amp; Anushka Sharma</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The newly wed couple will travel to South Africa where Virat will start prepping for upcoming series &amp; Anushka will spend New Year&rsquo;s Eve with him &amp; return in first week of January to begin next schedule of a film with Shah Rukh Khan in Mumbai: Spox of Virat Kohli &amp; Anushka Sharma</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">She will also start prepping for Sui Dhaaga as the shooting for the same starts in February 2018 with Varun Dhawan. Anushka will also be busy with the marketing and promotions of Pari which is releasing on 9th February: Spokesperson of Virat Kohli &amp; Anushka Sharma</p>
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The cricketer shared the first photo on Twitter

Here it is! The first photo of Virat Kohli and his bride Anushka Sharma. The cricketer took to Twitter to share a moment from their wedding that took place in Tuscany, Italy on Monday morning. Virat tweeted, "Today we have promised each other to be bound in love for ever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you.This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey.(sic),"along with the photo. Today we have promised each other to be bound in love for ever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you.This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey. pic.twitter.com/aobTUwMNAK — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 11, 2017 × Anushka also shared a photo from the wedding and the captioned it similar to what her husband had tweeted. Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey. pic.twitter.com/Scobdiqk7l — Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) December 11, 2017 × Both bride and groom matched their outfits in pink, cream and golden. Some photos of the wedding went viral soon after the news broke out with fanclubs of the two stars sharing a few inside pictures of the ceremony. 2nd picture??? Follow for more @virushka_virat_anu @virushka_virat_anu @virushka_virat_anu @virushka_virat_anu #virat #virushkaslays #Virushka #vk #virushkaforever #virushkalove #Virushkaedit #viratkohli #viratanushka #anushkasharma #anushka #instaedit #instapic #instagood #instalike #Instagram #like4like #viratkohli #likeforlike #followforfollow #viratians #VIRUSHKIANS ???? A post shared by Craze for Virushka? (@virushka_virat_anu) on Dec 11, 2017 at 7:21am PST × Indian captain Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma tied the knot in Italy's Tuscany today. pic.twitter.com/WbBZZjOHY9 — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 × The couple will be soon shifting to a new address in Mumbai post the celebrations, the couple's spokesperson was quoted as saying by ANI. They will be shifting to their new residence in Worli in December. We're extremely grateful to media for their support & understanding in making this special occasion a memorable one and thank them for their continued love and support: Spokesperson of Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 × The couple will be hosting a reception in New Delhi for their relatives on 21st December which will be followed by a reception for industry friends and cricketers in Mumbai on 26th December: Spokesperson of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 × The newly wed couple will travel to South Africa where Virat will start prepping for upcoming series & Anushka will spend New Year’s Eve with him & return in first week of January to begin next schedule of a film with Shah Rukh Khan in Mumbai: Spox of Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 × She will also start prepping for Sui Dhaaga as the shooting for the same starts in February 2018 with Varun Dhawan. Anushka will also be busy with the marketing and promotions of Pari which is releasing on 9th February: Spokesperson of Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 ×

Here's the first official photo of newly-weds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

<p>They finally tied the knot. One of India&#39;s most loved couple, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are finally married. After days of speculations, the couple got married in a private ceremony in a sprawling estate in Tuscany in Italy on Monday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-presenting-the-first-official-photo-of-virat-kohli-and-his-bride-anushka-sharma-26487">Also see</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-presenting-the-first-official-photo-of-virat-kohli-and-his-bride-anushka-sharma-26487">:</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-presenting-the-first-official-photo-of-virat-kohli-and-his-bride-anushka-sharma-26487"> The first photos of the newlyweds.</a></p>

<p>According to various news reports, the couple will register their wedding at Bandra family court on January 4th. The venue of the social marriage is actually an 800-year old Tuscany village that has been restored and made into a resort called Borgo Finocchieto. It is the same place where the Obamas went for a holiday earlier this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bhangra dancers were spotted entering the premise earlier in the day, reported Filmfare. The couple got married in the presence of select family members and friends.</p>

<p>The wedding date was reportedly finalised&nbsp;in August when the duo was in Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They are expected to host a gala reception in Mumbai on December 22nd.&nbsp;</p>

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Here are inside details of the wedding of the year.

They finally tied the knot. One of India's most loved couple, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are finally married. After days of speculations, the couple got married in a private ceremony in a sprawling estate in Tuscany in Italy on Monday morning. Also see: The first photos of the newlyweds. According to various news reports, the couple will register their wedding at Bandra family court on January 4th. The venue of the social marriage is actually an 800-year old Tuscany village that has been restored and made into a resort called Borgo Finocchieto. It is the same place where the Obamas went for a holiday earlier this year. Bhangra dancers were spotted entering the premise earlier in the day, reported Filmfare. The couple got married in the presence of select family members and friends. The wedding date was reportedly finalised in August when the duo was in Sri Lanka. They are expected to host a gala reception in Mumbai on December 22nd.

Virat Kohli- Anushka Sharma to have a court wedding in January

<p>After days of speculation, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma are now officially married. The couple had flown to Italy few days back with their immediate family members where the ceremony tookj place</p>

<p>The private ceremony took place in Tuscany, Italy. The news was confirmed by <a href="https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/confirmed-anushka-sharma-and-virat-kohli-are-married-25568.html">Filmfare magazine</a>.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-to-have-a-court-wedding-in-january-26484">Also read</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-to-have-a-court-wedding-in-january-26484">:</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-to-have-a-court-wedding-in-january-26484"> Inside details of the wedding.</a></p>

<p>According to the news report, the ceremony took place on Monday morning amidst close family and friends. The couple are expected to make an official announcement at 8 pm IST tonight.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The couple who met while filming for an ad in 2013, started dating soon after but kept mum on their relationship status. It was much later that Virat had confirmed the news to media during an event. The couple recently appeared together in another advertisement which had sparked off wedding rumours. Reports suggest they will be hosting a gala reception in Mumbai between December 21-26th.&nbsp;</p>

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The wedding took place on Monday morning.

After days of speculation, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma are now officially married. The couple had flown to Italy few days back with their immediate family members where the ceremony tookj place The private ceremony took place in Tuscany, Italy. The news was confirmed by Filmfare magazine. Also read: Inside details of the wedding. According to the news report, the ceremony took place on Monday morning amidst close family and friends. The couple are expected to make an official announcement at 8 pm IST tonight. Outside visuals of Borgo Finocchieto in Italy's Tuscany where the wedding ceremony of cricketer Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma is taking place. pic.twitter.com/WIphm1FSYx — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 × The couple who met while filming for an ad in 2013, started dating soon after but kept mum on their relationship status. It was much later that Virat had confirmed the news to media during an event. The couple recently appeared together in another advertisement which had sparked off wedding rumours. Reports suggest they will be hosting a gala reception in Mumbai between December 21-26th. More details are awaited.

Confirmed! Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are now married

<p>They may be denying it but the recent photos of Anushka Sharma at Mumbai&#39;s International airport has just fuelled the wedding rumours further. On Wednesday night, Anushka was spotted at the airport along with her parents and brother.&nbsp;<br />
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The Sharmas&#39; made a quick dash towards the entrance and refused to speak to the media present there.&nbsp;<br />
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On Wednesday, the internet <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-to-get-married-in-italy-next-week-26068">exploded with news</a> about Anushka and Virat Kohli&#39;s wedding news. Reports suggested that Anushka and Virat will be tying the knot in Milan, Italy on December 12th. Festivities would begin December 9th onwards. The wedding will be a private affair and the couple would be hosting a gala reception for friends and colleagues later in the month in Mumbai.</p>

<p>While Anushka&#39;s representative has denied the news, on Wednesday Anushka&#39;s departure from the city is hinting about the wedding.&nbsp;<br />
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There have been similar speculations about the couple&#39;s wedding before. In December 2016, the couple, along with their family went to Uttrakhand for a vacation and reports suggested that they got secretly engaged. Later, Virat took to Twitter to refute the news.&nbsp;<br />
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They may be denying it but the recent photos of Anushka Sharma at Mumbai's International airport has just fuelled the wedding rumours further. On Wednesday night, Anushka was spotted at the airport along with her parents and brother. The Sharmas' made a quick dash towards the entrance and refused to speak to the media present there. On Wednesday, the internet exploded with news about Anushka and Virat Kohli's wedding news. Reports suggested that Anushka and Virat will be tying the knot in Milan, Italy on December 12th. Festivities would begin December 9th onwards. The wedding will be a private affair and the couple would be hosting a gala reception for friends and colleagues later in the month in Mumbai. While Anushka's representative has denied the news, on Wednesday Anushka's departure from the city is hinting about the wedding. There have been similar speculations about the couple's wedding before. In December 2016, the couple, along with their family went to Uttrakhand for a vacation and reports suggested that they got secretly engaged. Later, Virat took to Twitter to refute the news.

Amid wedding rumours, Anushka Sharma and family spotted at Mumbai airport

<p>We can all agree to Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli making for an envious couple with the two entertainment industries, Bollywood and Indian cricket witnessing the biggest union of all times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid rumours of the couple&#39;s secret wedding in Milan, Italy, Anushka Sharma&#39;s priest who has been spotted with Anushka and family on previous occasions -- was seen leaving with them on Wednesday night from Mumbai airport.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-amid-wedding-rumours-anushka-sharma-and-family-spotted-at-mumbai-airport-26176" target="_blank">Pictures</a> surfaced earlier today of Anushka with her parents and brother leaving from Mumbai, reportedly for Milan. They, however, made a dash for the entry gate and refused to speak to the media present there.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This just proves that the rumours of their wedding are true and that the couple will be tying the knot&nbsp;in Milan, Italy on December 12th.</p>

<p>It was earlier reported that the festivities would begin December 9th onwards and that the wedding will be a private affair. The couple would then&nbsp;be hosting a gala reception for friends and colleagues later in the month in Mumbai.</p>

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On Wednesday night, Anushka Sharma and family were spotted leaving from Mumbai airport for Milan

We can all agree to Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli making for an envious couple with the two entertainment industries, Bollywood and Indian cricket witnessing the biggest union of all times. Amid rumours of the couple's secret wedding in Milan, Italy, Anushka Sharma's priest who has been spotted with Anushka and family on previous occasions -- was seen leaving with them on Wednesday night from Mumbai airport. This is the same priest who performed a pooja for the couple last year. (Instagram) × Pictures surfaced earlier today of Anushka with her parents and brother leaving from Mumbai, reportedly for Milan. They, however, made a dash for the entry gate and refused to speak to the media present there. Anushka Sharma was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Thursday night. (Twitter) × This just proves that the rumours of their wedding are true and that the couple will be tying the knot in Milan, Italy on December 12th. It was earlier reported that the festivities would begin December 9th onwards and that the wedding will be a private affair. The couple would then be hosting a gala reception for friends and colleagues later in the month in Mumbai.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli might be getting married for real!

<p>After registering his career-best 243 runs in the third and final test match against Sri Lanka, Indian Cricket Team skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday moved three places up to grab the second spot in the ICC Test rankings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli&#39;s first innings knock was followed by another half century, 50 runs, in the second innings taking his total to 610 in the three-match series against Sri Lanka which India won 1-0. The first and third test ended in draws in Kolkata and New Delhi respectively.</p>

<p>The right-handed batsman had slammed back-to-back double centuries and also registered three-figure scores in three consecutive matches.</p>

<p>Kohli, who is currently holding No. 1 spot in ODI&#39;s and T20&#39;s, will now be eying the chance of reaching the zenith in the test format also.&nbsp;As per official record, Australian Captain Steve Smith is on 938 points while Kohli is on 893 points, just 45 points away from surpassing Smith&#39;s record.&nbsp;<br />
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Before this Test, only 11 points separated second-ranked Cheteshwar Pujara from fifth-ranked Kohli.</p>

<p>Among other Indians, opener Murali Vijay at 25th position and middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma at 40th place, are the other batsmen who performed well to move up.<br />
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The Indian skipper moved three places up to grab the second spot

After registering his career-best 243 runs in the third and final test match against Sri Lanka, Indian Cricket Team skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday moved three places up to grab the second spot in the ICC Test rankings. Kohli's first innings knock was followed by another half century, 50 runs, in the second innings taking his total to 610 in the three-match series against Sri Lanka which India won 1-0. The first and third test ended in draws in Kolkata and New Delhi respectively. The right-handed batsman had slammed back-to-back double centuries and also registered three-figure scores in three consecutive matches. Kohli, who is currently holding No. 1 spot in ODI's and T20's, will now be eying the chance of reaching the zenith in the test format also. As per official record, Australian Captain Steve Smith is on 938 points while Kohli is on 893 points, just 45 points away from surpassing Smith's record. Before this Test, only 11 points separated second-ranked Cheteshwar Pujara from fifth-ranked Kohli. Among other Indians, opener Murali Vijay at 25th position and middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma at 40th place, are the other batsmen who performed well to move up.

After two double tons, Virat Kohli ranked No. 2 in ICC Test rankings

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<p>After registering his career-best 243 runs in the third and final test match against Sri Lanka, Indian Cricket Team skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday moved three places up to grab the second spot in the ICC Test rankings. Kohli&#39;s first innings knock was followed by another half century, 50 runs, in the second innings taking his total to 610 in the three-match series against Sri Lanka which India won 1-0. The first and third test ended in draws in Kolkata and New Delhi respectively.</p>

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<p>Pakistan today joined the international chorus against US decision to name Jerusalem as Israel&#39;s capital. Trump in a speech in the White House said today that it is &quot;time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel&quot;, adding that &quot;new approach&quot; was needed to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.</p>


A look at the five big stories of the day

After two double tons, Virat Kohli ranked No-2 in ICC Test rankings After registering his career-best 243 runs in the third and final test match against Sri Lanka, Indian Cricket Team skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday moved three places up to grab the second spot in the ICC Test rankings. Kohli's first innings knock was followed by another half century, 50 runs, in the second innings taking his total to 610 in the three-match series against Sri Lanka which India won 1-0. The first and third test ended in draws in Kolkata and New Delhi respectively. US threats make war 'unavoidable': North Korea The United States and South Korea have begun their combined combat drills as a part of their five-day exercise called 'Vigilant Ace'. The move came soon after North Korea test-fired its intercontinental ballistic missile which sparked a global outcry. The United States was one of the nations to have severely condemned North Korea's action and called for stringent sanctions on the Kim Jong-un regime. 'Zombied' Jolie look-alike admits she lied The world was shocked by the news that Iranian teenager Sahar Tabar had undergone 50 cosmetic surgeries to look like her idol Angelina Jolie till recently. But now the teenager has admitted that she was lying. Tabar's Instagram post had left everyone shocked as the young girl, in an attempt to look like Jolie, looked 'zombie-like' according to many of her fans. Construct biodiversity park near Yamuna with Art of Living compensation: NGT orders DDA The National Green Tribunal(NGT) ordered the Delhi Development Authority(DDA) to construct biodiversity park near Yamuna with the compensatory amount of Rs 5 crores deposited by AoL (Art of Living) for "causing damage to Yamuna floodplains" in Delhi in 2016. The green tribunal said further amount would be recovered from AoL if 5 crores fell short. Jerusalem status: US decision a serious violation of international law, says Pak PM Abbasi Pakistan today joined the international chorus against US decision to name Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Trump in a speech in the White House said today that it is "time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel", adding that "new approach" was needed to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

WION evening news brief, December 7, 2017

<p>It has begun again. Reports of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma&rsquo;s marriage is doing the rounds of the internet again. If latest reports are to be believed, the couple are all set to tie the knot next week in Italy.</p>

<p>A report in India Today states, that the wedding will be a private affair and festivities will begin from 9<sup>th</sup> December onwards in Milan.</p>

<p>Only family and very close friends of the couple are likely to attend the wedding. Sources close to the actress have stated that she is indeed going on a &lsquo;break&rsquo; for a few days. Meanwhile Virat Kohli is likely to fly to Italy tomorrow night.</p>

<p>The Indian cricket team is not going to be attending the wedding, the sources have added. The couple are likely to host a grand reception in Mumbai later this month.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Anushka&rsquo;s spokesperson has refuted the news. Speaking to PTI, she said, &ldquo;There is absolutely no truth to it (rumours of marriage).&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In October, a newspaper had reported that an Italian wedding may be on the cards for the couple. The rumours intensified after Virat was rested for the remaining ODI series against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple were recently seen at Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge&rsquo;s wedding reception where they burnt the dance floor as they danced along with the newlyweds.</p>

<p>There has been no official confirmation from Virat or Anushka so far.</p>

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Reports suggest that the couple are finally getting married next week

It has begun again. Reports of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s marriage is doing the rounds of the internet again. If latest reports are to be believed, the couple are all set to tie the knot next week in Italy. A report in India Today states, that the wedding will be a private affair and festivities will begin from 9th December onwards in Milan. Only family and very close friends of the couple are likely to attend the wedding. Sources close to the actress have stated that she is indeed going on a ‘break’ for a few days. Meanwhile Virat Kohli is likely to fly to Italy tomorrow night. The Indian cricket team is not going to be attending the wedding, the sources have added. The couple are likely to host a grand reception in Mumbai later this month. Meanwhile, Anushka’s spokesperson has refuted the news. Speaking to PTI, she said, “There is absolutely no truth to it (rumours of marriage)." In October, a newspaper had reported that an Italian wedding may be on the cards for the couple. The rumours intensified after Virat was rested for the remaining ODI series against Sri Lanka. The couple were recently seen at Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge’s wedding reception where they burnt the dance floor as they danced along with the newlyweds. There has been no official confirmation from Virat or Anushka so far.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma to get married in Italy next week?

<p>Cricketer Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and his bride Nupur Nagar hosted a lavish reception party on Tuesday in New Delhi. The glittering event saw cricketer&#39;s team mates in attendance.&nbsp;<br />
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The reception took place at the Taj Hotel in Delhi and Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his teammates came to wish the newlyweds. While Virat Kohli made a solo appearance, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami and Shikhar Dhawan came in with their better halves. Rohit Sharma, Ravinder Jadeja, Chiteshwar Pujara were also seen at the party.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Incidentally, Tuesday was Shikhar Dhawan&#39;s birthday and the cricketer spent it with his teammates at Bhuvi&#39;s reception. His wife shared a photograph of the two of them from the venue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Nupur Nagar got married on November 23 in Meerut in a private ceremony.&nbsp;</p>


The reception took place at the Taj Hotel in Delhi and Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his teammates came to wish the newlyweds.

Cricketer Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and his bride Nupur Nagar hosted a lavish reception party on Tuesday in New Delhi. The glittering event saw cricketer's team mates in attendance. The reception took place at the Taj Hotel in Delhi and Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his teammates came to wish the newlyweds. While Virat Kohli made a solo appearance, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami and Shikhar Dhawan came in with their better halves. Rohit Sharma, Ravinder Jadeja, Chiteshwar Pujara were also seen at the party. Here are some of the photos from the star-studded reception. Some more????????@virat.kohli @imbhuvi @nupurnagar #bhuvikishadi #bhuvilover #lovenuvi #love #togetherforever A post shared by bhuvneshwar kumar lovers (@bhuvi_lover_) on Dec 5, 2017 at 11:03am PST × Selfie time with the newly wed @imbhuvi and Nupur. #Reception A post shared by Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar_pujara) on Dec 5, 2017 at 7:46am PST × Our boys at bhuvi's reception???@imbhuvi @nupurnagar @ishant.sharma29 @umeshyaadav @tanya_wadhwa @kuldeep_18 @rohitsharma45 @royalnavghan @shikhardofficial @aesha.dhawan5 #love A post shared by bhuvneshwar kumar lovers (@bhuvi_lover_) on Dec 5, 2017 at 11:18am PST × Incidentally, Tuesday was Shikhar Dhawan's birthday and the cricketer spent it with his teammates at Bhuvi's reception. His wife shared a photograph of the two of them from the venue. Happy birthday to my life!!! May God bless you always!! ?????????? @shikhardofficial A post shared by Aesha Dhawan (@aesha.dhawan5) on Dec 5, 2017 at 7:03am PST × #bhuvi and nupur#reception#dressedup#indianwear#outfit @sabyasachiofficial hubby#couple#loveofmylifeforever#happylife ???? A post shared by Tanya Umesh Yaadav (@tanya_wadhwa) on Dec 5, 2017 at 8:41am PST × Congratulations Bhuvi and Nupur ?? @imbhuvi A post shared by Rajal Arora (@rajal_arora) on Dec 5, 2017 at 10:40am PST × And this one is the best ???????? @imbhuvi @nupurnagar @umeshyaadav @tanya_wadhwa @mdshami.11 @ishant.sharma29 A post shared by bhuvneshwar kumar lovers (@bhuvi_lover_) on Dec 5, 2017 at 11:02am PST × Beautiful group picture in bhuvi reception A post shared by Mohammad Shami (@mdshami.11) on Dec 5, 2017 at 6:15pm PST × Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Nupur Nagar got married on November 23 in Meerut in a private ceremony.

In pics: Bhuvaneshwar Kumar's wedding reception had Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and others in attendance

<p>Dinesh Chandimal scored 164 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 373 in their first innings against India on day four of the pollution-hit third Test in New Delhi on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The visitors, who started the day on 356-9, conceded a 163-run lead after Ishant got skipper Chandimal caught on another hazy morning at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.</p>

<p>The final Test had been marred by Sri Lanka protests over bad air on Sunday.</p>

<p>New Delhi suffered another bad day of pollution on Tuesday, but the play was not disrupted.</p>


Dinesh Chandimal scored 164 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 373 in their first innings against India on day four of the pollution-hit third Test in New Delhi on Tuesday. The visitors, who started the day on 356-9, conceded a 163-run lead after Ishant got skipper Chandimal caught on another hazy morning at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium. The final Test had been marred by Sri Lanka protests over bad air on Sunday. New Delhi suffered another bad day of pollution on Tuesday, but the play was not disrupted.

3rd Test, Day 4: Sri Lanka all out for 373, concede 163-run lead to India

<p>Former captain Angelo Mathews dug deep into his reservoir of experience as Sri Lankan showed some stomach for a fight, reaching 192 for three at lunch against India on the third day of the final cricket Test here.</p>

<p>Starting the day at 131 for three, the Sri Lankan batsmen were cautious in their approach during the first session on a benign Feroz Shah Kotla track that offered little help to the Indian bowlers.</p>

<p>Mathews was batting on 90 in the company of skipper Chandimal, who remained undefeated on 52 when play broke for lunch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/3rd-test-play-halted-twice-due-to-pollution-lanka-players-wear-masks-while-fielding-25729">Pollution halts play three times, Lanka players wear masks while fielding</a></p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/cricketers-vomiting-after-playing-in-polluted-delhi-sri-lanka-coach-25769">Cricketers vomiting after playing in polluted Delhi, says Sri Lanka coach</a></p>

<p>Mathews went on to score his eighth Test century.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The duo added 117 runs for an unbroken fourth-wicket stand, as Sri Lanka trailed by 344 runs in their first innings.</p>

<p>Such has been the Indian dominance that this was the visiting side&#39;s first-century partnership of the series.</p>

<p>It also helped that two of Sri Lanka&#39;s most experienced batsmen in Mathews and Chandimal shouldered the responsibility under pressure.</p>

<p>Mathews has so far faced 194 balls, hitting 11 boundaries and two sixes. Chandimal has so far consumed 165 balls, hitting seven fours in the process.</p>

<p>The Indian bowlers could not be faulted despite little assistance from the track.</p>

<p>Even then Ishant Sharma (1/61 from 17 overs) got some of the deliveries to rear up awkwardly, but the Lankan duo did not do anything impetuous, leaving most of them alone.</p>

<p>Ishant, in particular, bowled a testing spell to Mathews with some of the balls coming into him after hitting the seam. However, his short deliveries most of the times could be left alone as they were not pitched in the right areas.</p>

<p>After the first hour, Kohli brought back Mohammed Shami (1/49 in 17 overs) to make good use of the old ball. Chandimal hit a gorgeous cover drive and Shami responded with a well- disguised bouncer. He followed it up with one into his body that Chandimal tried to tuck away.</p>

<p>The ball was in the air but fell agonisingly short of Ajinkya Rahane at leg gully. The skipper was on 43 then.</p>


Sri Lanka were at 192 for 3 when play broke for lunch

Former captain Angelo Mathews dug deep into his reservoir of experience as Sri Lankan showed some stomach for a fight, reaching 192 for three at lunch against India on the third day of the final cricket Test here. Starting the day at 131 for three, the Sri Lankan batsmen were cautious in their approach during the first session on a benign Feroz Shah Kotla track that offered little help to the Indian bowlers. Mathews was batting on 90 in the company of skipper Chandimal, who remained undefeated on 52 when play broke for lunch. Also read: Pollution halts play three times, Lanka players wear masks while fielding Also read: Cricketers vomiting after playing in polluted Delhi, says Sri Lanka coach Mathews went on to score his eighth Test century. The duo added 117 runs for an unbroken fourth-wicket stand, as Sri Lanka trailed by 344 runs in their first innings. Such has been the Indian dominance that this was the visiting side's first-century partnership of the series. It also helped that two of Sri Lanka's most experienced batsmen in Mathews and Chandimal shouldered the responsibility under pressure. Mathews has so far faced 194 balls, hitting 11 boundaries and two sixes. Chandimal has so far consumed 165 balls, hitting seven fours in the process. The Indian bowlers could not be faulted despite little assistance from the track. Even then Ishant Sharma (1/61 from 17 overs) got some of the deliveries to rear up awkwardly, but the Lankan duo did not do anything impetuous, leaving most of them alone. Ishant, in particular, bowled a testing spell to Mathews with some of the balls coming into him after hitting the seam. However, his short deliveries most of the times could be left alone as they were not pitched in the right areas. After the first hour, Kohli brought back Mohammed Shami (1/49 in 17 overs) to make good use of the old ball. Chandimal hit a gorgeous cover drive and Shami responded with a well- disguised bouncer. He followed it up with one into his body that Chandimal tried to tuck away. The ball was in the air but fell agonisingly short of Ajinkya Rahane at leg gully. The skipper was on 43 then.

3rd Test, Day 3: Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews digs deep into reservoir of experience, hits ton

<p>PR Sreejesh&#39;s decision to play in Virat Kohli&#39;s charity football match might have raised a few eyebrows but India&#39;s premier hockey goalkeeper might well just get away with a reprieve, at least this time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian hockey team&#39;s regular captain Sreejesh played a &#39;Celebrity Clasico&#39; in October this year in Mumbai, featuring the country&#39;s top sports and Bollywood stars, including India cricket captain Virat and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During that period Srejeesh was on a break but what went against him was that he was recuperating from a serious injury that time after being sidelined from the national team following the Azlan Shah Cup in May earlier this year.</p>

<p>There were reports that Sreejesh&#39;s action didn&#39;t go down well with the team management but he might just get away as Hockey India is yet to initiate any disciplinary action against him.</p>

<p>&quot;Yes, it came to our notice but we didn&#39;t initiate any disciplinary action as yet. We are currently busy with the Hockey World League Final and no disciplinary meeting has been called,&quot; Hockey India CEO Elena Norman, who is also a member of the Disciplinary Committee, told PTI.</p>

<p>Another member of the Disciplinary Committee is completely in dark about the issue and said he only came to know about the matter when contacted today.</p>

<p>&quot;It&#39;s news to me. I only came to know about the matter today. I am not aware of any Disciplinary Committee meeting. I haven&#39;t been told anything by Hockey India as yet. Any progress on this matter will take place, if it has to, only after the Hockey World League Final,&quot; said the senior member of the committee.</p>

<p>Considered as the best in his business, Sreejesh has been the backbone of Indian hockey since his debut and his brilliance under the bar won India many matches, which includes the 2014 Asian Games gold in Incheon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In May this year, Sreejesh had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament in Malaysia and since then he has been out of the side. India is desperately hoping for Sreejesh to recover soon especially with a busy 2018 lined up.</p>

<p>But Sreejesh&#39;s action is in serious breach of Hockey India&#39;s Code of Conduct and he faces the risk of four months suspension.</p>

<p>&quot;Sreejesh is a role model for young hockey players and his actions will leave an impact on them. Even though I don&#39;t know whose permission he took to play in the match just when he was recovering an injury, I feel he should have avoided it thinking about his own and nation&#39;s cause,&quot; the Disciplinary Committee member, said.</p>

<p>&quot;Having said that he never had any disciplinary issues in the past, so I feel he will escape with a warning. India need Sreejesh services.&quot;</p>

<p>But the big question which is making round is that just whose permission did India&#39;s premier goalkeeper take to play in the &#39;Celebrity Classico&#39;.</p>

<p>&quot;Sreejesh didn&#39;t ask Hockey India before playing in the match. We don&#39;t have anything on record,&quot; the HI CEO said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;He might have taken permission from his coaches, physio or the High Performance Manager,&quot; she said.</p>

<p>High Performance Manager David John, however, said he was not approached by Sreejesh.</p>

<p>&quot;I was not asked. During that period I was not in India. I was with the team in Dhaka for the Asia Cup,&quot; John said.</p>

<p>When contacted, Sreejesh refused to comment on the issue.</p>

<p>&quot;I won&#39;t like to comment anything on the issue. We will talk later,&quot; he said before disconnecting the phone.&nbsp;</p>


Indian hockey team's regular captain Sreejesh played a 'Celebrity Clasico' in October this year in Mumbai

PR Sreejesh's decision to play in Virat Kohli's charity football match might have raised a few eyebrows but India's premier hockey goalkeeper might well just get away with a reprieve, at least this time. Indian hockey team's regular captain Sreejesh played a 'Celebrity Clasico' in October this year in Mumbai, featuring the country's top sports and Bollywood stars, including India cricket captain Virat and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. During that period Srejeesh was on a break but what went against him was that he was recuperating from a serious injury that time after being sidelined from the national team following the Azlan Shah Cup in May earlier this year. There were reports that Sreejesh's action didn't go down well with the team management but he might just get away as Hockey India is yet to initiate any disciplinary action against him. "Yes, it came to our notice but we didn't initiate any disciplinary action as yet. We are currently busy with the Hockey World League Final and no disciplinary meeting has been called," Hockey India CEO Elena Norman, who is also a member of the Disciplinary Committee, told PTI. Another member of the Disciplinary Committee is completely in dark about the issue and said he only came to know about the matter when contacted today. "It's news to me. I only came to know about the matter today. I am not aware of any Disciplinary Committee meeting. I haven't been told anything by Hockey India as yet. Any progress on this matter will take place, if it has to, only after the Hockey World League Final," said the senior member of the committee. Considered as the best in his business, Sreejesh has been the backbone of Indian hockey since his debut and his brilliance under the bar won India many matches, which includes the 2014 Asian Games gold in Incheon. In May this year, Sreejesh had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament in Malaysia and since then he has been out of the side. India is desperately hoping for Sreejesh to recover soon especially with a busy 2018 lined up. But Sreejesh's action is in serious breach of Hockey India's Code of Conduct and he faces the risk of four months suspension. "Sreejesh is a role model for young hockey players and his actions will leave an impact on them. Even though I don't know whose permission he took to play in the match just when he was recovering an injury, I feel he should have avoided it thinking about his own and nation's cause," the Disciplinary Committee member, said. "Having said that he never had any disciplinary issues in the past, so I feel he will escape with a warning. India need Sreejesh services." But the big question which is making round is that just whose permission did India's premier goalkeeper take to play in the 'Celebrity Classico'. "Sreejesh didn't ask Hockey India before playing in the match. We don't have anything on record," the HI CEO said. "He might have taken permission from his coaches, physio or the High Performance Manager," she said. High Performance Manager David John, however, said he was not approached by Sreejesh. "I was not asked. During that period I was not in India. I was with the team in Dhaka for the Asia Cup," John said. When contacted, Sreejesh refused to comment on the issue. "I won't like to comment anything on the issue. We will talk later," he said before disconnecting the phone.

PR Sreejesh likely to get reprieve for playing in charity match

<p>His cricketers were vomitting after playing in polluted Delhi, Sri Lanka&#39;s cricket coach Nic Pothas said on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India and Sri Lanka are playing the third and deciding Test of the three-match series at the Feroze Shah Kotla in Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India is currently leading the series 1-0.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We had players coming off the field and vomiting,&quot; AFP reported Pothas as saying after the match. &quot;There were oxygen cylinders in the change room. It&#39;s not normal for players to suffer in that way while playing the game.&quot;</p>

<p>Play was stopped a total of three times -- because of pollution -- on day two of the third Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/3rd-test-play-halted-twice-due-to-pollution-lanka-players-wear-masks-while-fielding-25729" target="_blank">3rd Test: Pollution halts play three times, Lanka players wear masks while fielding</a></p>

<p>The first stoppage lasted about 15 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second lasted about two minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And after the third stoppage, India captain Virat Kohli declared India&#39;s first innings at 536 for seven to get the Sri Lankans off the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A number of Sri Lankan players had been wearing masks on the field -- a sight never really seen before.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time a cricket match has been stopped in Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last November, two Ranji trophy matches were stopped -- one at the Feroze Shah Kotla and the other at Karnail Singh Stadium -- again because of pollution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I think it&#39;s the first time that everybody has come across that situation,&quot; AFP reported Pothas as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;There aren&#39;t too many rules regarding pollution. What we are going to do tomorrow is in the hands of the match referee. They will have meetings tonight to put in some sort of a precedent if it happens like this tomorrow,&quot; he added</p>


'There were oxygen cylinders in the change room. It's not normal for players to suffer in that way while playing the game,' NIc Pothas said

His cricketers were vomitting after playing in polluted Delhi, Sri Lanka's cricket coach Nic Pothas said on Sunday. India and Sri Lanka are playing the third and deciding Test of the three-match series at the Feroze Shah Kotla in Delhi. India is currently leading the series 1-0. "We had players coming off the field and vomiting," AFP reported Pothas as saying after the match. "There were oxygen cylinders in the change room. It's not normal for players to suffer in that way while playing the game." Play was stopped a total of three times -- because of pollution -- on day two of the third Test. 3rd Test: Pollution halts play three times, Lanka players wear masks while fielding The first stoppage lasted about 15 minutes. The second lasted about two minutes. And after the third stoppage, India captain Virat Kohli declared India's first innings at 536 for seven to get the Sri Lankans off the field. A number of Sri Lankan players had been wearing masks on the field -- a sight never really seen before. This is not the first time a cricket match has been stopped in Delhi. Last November, two Ranji trophy matches were stopped -- one at the Feroze Shah Kotla and the other at Karnail Singh Stadium -- again because of pollution. "I think it's the first time that everybody has come across that situation," AFP reported Pothas as saying. "There aren't too many rules regarding pollution. What we are going to do tomorrow is in the hands of the match referee. They will have meetings tonight to put in some sort of a precedent if it happens like this tomorrow," he added

Cricketers vomiting after playing in polluted Delhi: Sri Lanka coach

<p>India captain Virat Kohli smashed a career-best 243, his second successive double hundred, before a blanket of smog prompted him to declare on 536 for seven in the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.</p>

<p>The home side&#39;s attack then turned the screw even further on the visitors when they reduced Sri Lanka to 131-3 on the second day.</p>

<p>Angelo Mathews capitalised on an early reprieve to score 57 not out and skipper Dinesh Chandimal was on 25 with Sri Lanka still 405 behind on a hazy day in the Indian capital.</p>

<p>Several Sri Lankan players returned from the lunch break sporting facemasks as the seasonal haze affecting the region thickened over the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium.</p>

<p>The smog eventually held up play twice and 22 minutes was lost in total as Lahiru Gamage and his pace colleague Suranga Lakmal both left the field during the second session as they found it difficult to breathe.</p>

<p>Umpires Nigel Llong and Joel Wilson were discussing the air quality with the tourists when Kohli signalled his team in.</p>

<p>&quot;We were looking at a total of 550, it was pretty close to that. So we thought we might as well declare,&quot; India bowling coach Bharat Arun said, dismissing suggestions it was a forced declaration.</p>

<p>Until then, the stadium&#39;s near-capacity crowd was treated to some elegant shot-making by Kohli, who hit 25 crisp boundaries in his master class spread over seven-and-half hours.</p>

<p>The 29-year-old became the first international captain to score six double centuries, all of them coming in the last 17 months.</p>

<p>His latest looked a mere formality after India, chasing a record-equalling ninth consecutive test series victory, resumed on 371-4.</p>

<p>&quot;His absolute focus, attention to details, in terms of fitness, game preparation, his skills, he&#39;s spot on,&quot; Arun said. &quot;He&#39;s an example of what you need to be as a cricketer. That shows in his success rate.&quot;</p>

<p>Kohli&#39;s partner in a 135-run fifth-wicket stand, Rohit Sharma, smacked left-arm wrist-spinner Lakshan Sandakan (4-167) over long-off for a six but all eyes were on Kohli as he approached the 200-mark.</p>

<p>The skipper took two runs off Lakmal to bring up his double century, celebrating it by leaping into the air before removing his helmet to acknowledge the applause.</p>

<p>When India came out to bowl, Mohammad Shami dismissed Dimuth Karunaratne for a golden duck and Ishant Sharma trapped Dhananjaya de Silva lbw for one to immediately dent the tourists&#39;&nbsp;reply.</p>

<p>Dilruwan Perera, spilled in the slip when on 16, made 42 before Ravindra Jadeja dismissed him leg-before.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka missed opener Sadeera Samarawickrama, who suffered a mild concussion on Saturday and was advised by doctors to skip play on Sunday.</p>

<p>&quot;I think it&#39;s an abnormal case, I leave it with the ICC (International Cricket Council),&quot; Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas said of the conditions.</p>

<p>&quot;I think the match referee and the umpires will file a report to the ICC. Our job is to play cricket.&quot;</p>


India's captain Virat Kohli smashed a career-best 243, his second successive double hundred before the smog prompted him to declare on 536 for seven in the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Sunday

India captain Virat Kohli smashed a career-best 243, his second successive double hundred, before a blanket of smog prompted him to declare on 536 for seven in the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Sunday. The home side's attack then turned the screw even further on the visitors when they reduced Sri Lanka to 131-3 on the second day. Angelo Mathews capitalised on an early reprieve to score 57 not out and skipper Dinesh Chandimal was on 25 with Sri Lanka still 405 behind on a hazy day in the Indian capital. Several Sri Lankan players returned from the lunch break sporting facemasks as the seasonal haze affecting the region thickened over the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium. The smog eventually held up play twice and 22 minutes was lost in total as Lahiru Gamage and his pace colleague Suranga Lakmal both left the field during the second session as they found it difficult to breathe. Umpires Nigel Llong and Joel Wilson were discussing the air quality with the tourists when Kohli signalled his team in. "We were looking at a total of 550, it was pretty close to that. So we thought we might as well declare," India bowling coach Bharat Arun said, dismissing suggestions it was a forced declaration. Until then, the stadium's near-capacity crowd was treated to some elegant shot-making by Kohli, who hit 25 crisp boundaries in his master class spread over seven-and-half hours. The 29-year-old became the first international captain to score six double centuries, all of them coming in the last 17 months. His latest looked a mere formality after India, chasing a record-equalling ninth consecutive test series victory, resumed on 371-4. "His absolute focus, attention to details, in terms of fitness, game preparation, his skills, he's spot on," Arun said. "He's an example of what you need to be as a cricketer. That shows in his success rate." Kohli's partner in a 135-run fifth-wicket stand, Rohit Sharma, smacked left-arm wrist-spinner Lakshan Sandakan (4-167) over long-off for a six but all eyes were on Kohli as he approached the 200-mark. The skipper took two runs off Lakmal to bring up his double century, celebrating it by leaping into the air before removing his helmet to acknowledge the applause. When India came out to bowl, Mohammad Shami dismissed Dimuth Karunaratne for a golden duck and Ishant Sharma trapped Dhananjaya de Silva lbw for one to immediately dent the tourists' reply. Dilruwan Perera, spilled in the slip when on 16, made 42 before Ravindra Jadeja dismissed him leg-before. Sri Lanka missed opener Sadeera Samarawickrama, who suffered a mild concussion on Saturday and was advised by doctors to skip play on Sunday. "I think it's an abnormal case, I leave it with the ICC (International Cricket Council)," Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas said of the conditions. "I think the match referee and the umpires will file a report to the ICC. Our job is to play cricket."

Kohli's 243 fuels India's charge at smog-hit Delhi

<p>Indian cricket&#39;s current &#39;Milestone Man&#39; Virat Kohli today became the first international captain to hit three successive hundreds in a three-Test series.</p>

<p>Kohli also completed his individual 5000 runs in the longest version of the game.</p>

<p>While many captains have had three or four Test tons in a five-match series, it is rarity that a batsman has scored three consecutive tons in a three-match series.</p>

<p>Kohli now has 11 international hundreds in a season -- one less than Sachin Tendulkar&#39;s 12.</p>

<p>The Indian captain scored 104 not out in Kolkata followed by 213 in Nagpur before completing his hat-trick with his 20th Test hundred in his 63rd game here.</p>

<p>Incidentally, this is also Kohli&#39;s first ever Test hundred at the Feroz Shah Kotla.</p>

<p>His century off 110 balls and the half-century off 52 balls were his individual fastest landmarks in this format.</p>

<p>The 5000 runs came in 105th innings, which is the fourth fastest among the Indian batsmen after Sunil Gavaskar (95 innings), Virender Sehwag (98 innings) and Sachin Tendulkar (103 innings).</p>


Kohli also completed his individual 5000 runs in the longest version of the game

Indian cricket's current 'Milestone Man' Virat Kohli today became the first international captain to hit three successive hundreds in a three-Test series. Kohli also completed his individual 5000 runs in the longest version of the game. While many captains have had three or four Test tons in a five-match series, it is rarity that a batsman has scored three consecutive tons in a three-match series. Kohli now has 11 international hundreds in a season -- one less than Sachin Tendulkar's 12. The Indian captain scored 104 not out in Kolkata followed by 213 in Nagpur before completing his hat-trick with his 20th Test hundred in his 63rd game here. Incidentally, this is also Kohli's first ever Test hundred at the Feroz Shah Kotla. His century off 110 balls and the half-century off 52 balls were his individual fastest landmarks in this format. The 5000 runs came in 105th innings, which is the fourth fastest among the Indian batsmen after Sunil Gavaskar (95 innings), Virender Sehwag (98 innings) and Sachin Tendulkar (103 innings).

Kohli first captain to score hat-trick of tons in 3-match series

<p>India&#39;s run-machine Virat Kohli and in-form Murali Vijay smashed big centuries in a massive 283-run stand to deflate Sri Lanka on the opening day of the third and final test on Saturday.</p>

<p>The tourists claimed two wickets in the morning session and two more in the final one but it otherwise was a microcosm of a series dominated by the hosts as India scored at more than four runs an over to reach 371 for four 4 at the close.</p>

<p>Kohli remained not out after a majestic 156, which contained 16 fours and followed his 104 not out in the first test in Kolkata and 213 in Nagpur.</p>

<p>The 29-year-old also joined the 5,000-test run club in his 105th innings.</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma was on six at the other end, with the hosts chasing a record-equalling ninth consecutive test series win after Kohli won the toss.</p>

<p>Right-handed opener Lokesh Rahul made way for the left-handed Shikhar Dhawan as India, 1-0 up in the series, shuffled the top of their batting order for a third match in a row.</p>

<p>Dhawan could not make the most of the opportunity, though, his attempted sweep shot off Dilruwan Perera finding Suranga Lakmal at deep square leg.</p>

<p>The opener made 23 before becoming the off-spinner&#39;s 100th test victim in a Sri Lankan record of 25 tests, two less than spin great Muttiah Muralitharan.</p>

<p>Cheteshwar Pujara hit four boundaries before walking into a Sri Lankan trap.</p>

<p>Paceman Lahiru Gamage stationed Sadeera Samarawickrama at leg slip and bowled the perfect delivery which Pujara tickled to the fielder to depart for 23.</p>

<p>Kohli, however, was simply unstoppable as the right-hander scored at nearly a run a ball, treating the weekend crowd to some exciting shot-making.</p>

<p>Gamage was on the receiving end of Kohli&#39;s sublime batting in an eventful 37th over when the batsman hit the bowler for three boundaries - a drive through extra cover, followed by a leg glance and an imperious pull in front of square.</p>

<p>Vijay brought up his 11th test century with a ninth four, celebrating the feat with a little jig.</p>

<p>The right-hander, who scored 128 in Nagpur, hit 13 boundaries in his elegant 155 before a lapse in concentration.</p>

<p>Left-arm wrist-spinner Lakshan Sandakan, one of the three new faces in the Sri Lankan team, dismissed Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane stumped in successive overs in the final session.</p>


Kohli put on a 283-run third-wicket stand with opener Murali Vijay, who scored 155, after electing to bat first at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi

India's run-machine Virat Kohli and in-form Murali Vijay smashed big centuries in a massive 283-run stand to deflate Sri Lanka on the opening day of the third and final test on Saturday. The tourists claimed two wickets in the morning session and two more in the final one but it otherwise was a microcosm of a series dominated by the hosts as India scored at more than four runs an over to reach 371 for four 4 at the close. Kohli remained not out after a majestic 156, which contained 16 fours and followed his 104 not out in the first test in Kolkata and 213 in Nagpur. The 29-year-old also joined the 5,000-test run club in his 105th innings. Rohit Sharma was on six at the other end, with the hosts chasing a record-equalling ninth consecutive test series win after Kohli won the toss. Right-handed opener Lokesh Rahul made way for the left-handed Shikhar Dhawan as India, 1-0 up in the series, shuffled the top of their batting order for a third match in a row. Dhawan could not make the most of the opportunity, though, his attempted sweep shot off Dilruwan Perera finding Suranga Lakmal at deep square leg. The opener made 23 before becoming the off-spinner's 100th test victim in a Sri Lankan record of 25 tests, two less than spin great Muttiah Muralitharan. Cheteshwar Pujara hit four boundaries before walking into a Sri Lankan trap. Paceman Lahiru Gamage stationed Sadeera Samarawickrama at leg slip and bowled the perfect delivery which Pujara tickled to the fielder to depart for 23. Kohli, however, was simply unstoppable as the right-hander scored at nearly a run a ball, treating the weekend crowd to some exciting shot-making. Gamage was on the receiving end of Kohli's sublime batting in an eventful 37th over when the batsman hit the bowler for three boundaries - a drive through extra cover, followed by a leg glance and an imperious pull in front of square. Vijay brought up his 11th test century with a ninth four, celebrating the feat with a little jig. The right-hander, who scored 128 in Nagpur, hit 13 boundaries in his elegant 155 before a lapse in concentration. Left-arm wrist-spinner Lakshan Sandakan, one of the three new faces in the Sri Lankan team, dismissed Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane stumped in successive overs in the final session.

Cricket: India 371-4 after big hundreds from Kohli, Vijay

<p>Opener Murali Vijay stroked a fluent fifty to steer a record-chasing India to 116 for two at lunch on the opening day of the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.</p>

<p>The tourists struck twice in the morning but could not stem the flow of boundaries, which made up 72 of India&#39;s runs at the interval.</p>

<p>Vijay, who scored 128 in the second test in Nagpur, was 51 not out, with skipper Virat Kohli looking characteristically fluent at the other end on 17 after he had won the toss and opted to bat at the Feroz Shah Kotla.</p>

<p>Right-handed opener Lokesh Rahul made way for the left-handed Shikhar Dhawan as India, 1-0 up in the series, shuffled the top of their batting order for a third match in a row.</p>

<p>Dhawan could not make the most of the opportunity, though, his attempted sweep shot off Dilruwan Perera resulting in a top edge which Suranga Lakmal pouched at deep square leg.</p>

<p>The opener made 23 before becoming the off-spinner&#39;s 100th test victim in a Sri Lankan record 25 tests, two less than spin great Muttiah Muralitharan.</p>

<p>Next man in Cheteshwar Pujara played with trademark sagacity and hit four boundaries before walking into a Sri Lankan trap.</p>

<p>Paceman Lahiru Gamage stationed Sadeera Samarawickrama at leg slip and bowled the perfect delivery which Pujara tickled to the fielder to depart after making 23.</p>

<p>On a track that appears pregnant with runs, Vijay drove and cut with impunity, hitting seven boundaries in his elegant knock.</p>

<p>The right-hander brought up his fifty courtesy an overthrow by the Sri Lankans in the final over before lunch.</p>

<p>The hosts, chasing a record-equalling ninth consecutive test series victory, also made a bowling change with paceman Mohammed Shami returning to the side at the expense of Umesh Yadav.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka made three changes, including a first cap for 29-year-old batsman Roshen Silva, while also bringing in left-arm wrist-spinner Lakshan Sandakan and batsman Dhananjaya de Silva.</p>


Vijay, who scored 128 in the second test in Nagpur, was 51 not out

Opener Murali Vijay stroked a fluent fifty to steer a record-chasing India to 116 for two at lunch on the opening day of the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Saturday. The tourists struck twice in the morning but could not stem the flow of boundaries, which made up 72 of India's runs at the interval. Vijay, who scored 128 in the second test in Nagpur, was 51 not out, with skipper Virat Kohli looking characteristically fluent at the other end on 17 after he had won the toss and opted to bat at the Feroz Shah Kotla. Right-handed opener Lokesh Rahul made way for the left-handed Shikhar Dhawan as India, 1-0 up in the series, shuffled the top of their batting order for a third match in a row. Dhawan could not make the most of the opportunity, though, his attempted sweep shot off Dilruwan Perera resulting in a top edge which Suranga Lakmal pouched at deep square leg. The opener made 23 before becoming the off-spinner's 100th test victim in a Sri Lankan record 25 tests, two less than spin great Muttiah Muralitharan. Next man in Cheteshwar Pujara played with trademark sagacity and hit four boundaries before walking into a Sri Lankan trap. Paceman Lahiru Gamage stationed Sadeera Samarawickrama at leg slip and bowled the perfect delivery which Pujara tickled to the fielder to depart after making 23. On a track that appears pregnant with runs, Vijay drove and cut with impunity, hitting seven boundaries in his elegant knock. The right-hander brought up his fifty courtesy an overthrow by the Sri Lankans in the final over before lunch. The hosts, chasing a record-equalling ninth consecutive test series victory, also made a bowling change with paceman Mohammed Shami returning to the side at the expense of Umesh Yadav. Sri Lanka made three changes, including a first cap for 29-year-old batsman Roshen Silva, while also bringing in left-arm wrist-spinner Lakshan Sandakan and batsman Dhananjaya de Silva.

India vs Sri Lanka: Murali Vijay fifty pushes India to 116-2 at lunch

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WION Evening News Brief, December 2, 2017

The newlyweds hosted a gala reception party for their friends at Taj, Colaba in Mumbai on Monday night

Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan may have had a simple court wedding but their grand post-wedding parties have more than made up for it. The newlyweds hosted a grand reception on Monday night for their friends and family at Taj, Colaba. The bride looked radiant in a golden Sabyasachi outfit while the groom looked dapper in a blue bandhgala at the reception. In attendance were Zaheer Khan's cricketer friends like Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina. Arshad Warsi, Maria Goretti, Saina Mirza, Sushmita Sen, Vidya Malavade, Chitrasi Rawat were also seen at the party. The newlyweds posed for the media during the reception party. (PTI) × ?? A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Nov 27, 2017 at 11:42pm PST × × × × × Much love and an adventurous life ahead filled with laughter , understanding, forgiveness and mountain ranges of love ., Stay blessed and happy my dearest @sagarikaghatge @zaheer_khan34 ... Thank you @anjiestylediva for the photograph .. A post shared by MariaGoretti (@mariagorettiz) on Nov 28, 2017 at 12:09am PST × × The boys side ... ??... congratulations @sagarikaghatge n @zaheer_khan34 May ur lives always be filled with happiness like it was last night! #aboutlastnight A post shared by Neha Dhupia (@nehadhupia) on Nov 27, 2017 at 10:29pm PST × Three Legends in a single frame at ZaheerKhan's wedding reception! #sachintendulkar #virendersehwag #zaheerkhan A post shared by Shakeel Akhtar (@shakeelakhtar206) on Nov 27, 2017 at 9:42pm PST × Captain Virat Kohli also attended the wedding with his girlfriend, actress Anushka Sharma. The couple was seen burning the dance floor along with the newlyweds as they danced to blockbuster Bollywood numbers. Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma At Zaheer Khan's Wedding Reception Last Night in Mumbai!#Virushka ?? pic.twitter.com/lltmreBYJf — Virat Kohli FC™ (@ViratsPlanet) November 28, 2017 × × × The couple also cut a celebratory three-tier cake that had 'Live, Love, Laugh' written on it. Thanks @poojadhingra for this special cake for @sagarikaghatge & @zaheer_khan34 ..it was yummm. A post shared by Anjana Sharma (@anjiestylediva) on Nov 27, 2017 at 9:15pm PST × × ×

In pictures: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma & others at Zaheer Khan, Sagarika Ghatge wedding reception

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WION Evening News Brief, November 28, 2017

<p>Virat Kohli has been rest for the India&#39;s three one-day international against Sri Lanka next month said The Indian cricket board BCCI.</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma will lead the hosts in the absence of their captain Virat Kohli</p>

<p>India is scheduled to travel to South Africa for a full tour immediately after the Sri Lanka series, the tour will start from December 10.</p>

<p>On November 15, Virat Kohli while speaking in Kolkata on the eve of the first test against Sri Lanka said that &quot;he needs a rest, and he&#39;ll ask for it when he wants it&quot; on warnings of burnout.</p>

<p>&quot;Definitely I do need a rest, why don&#39;t I. When I think of the time my body should be rested I will ask for it, why not.<a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/i-too-need-rest-i-am-not-a-robot-kohli-24304" target="_blank"> I&#39;m not a robot</a>, you can slice my skin and check if I still bleed.&quot; PTI reported Kohli as saying.</p>

<p>Kohli leads India in all three formats of the game and he has been in imperious form with his batting.</p>

<p>India has won the second of the three-test series against the Sri Lanka by an innings and 239 runs in Nagpur today.</p>

<p>On Monday the teams will be playing final test in Delhi from Saturday.</p>

<p>Shikhar Dhawan, the opening batsman will return to the team for the final test after he withdrew from the second match for personal reasons.</p>

<p>India will also host Sri Lanka in three Twenty20 matches before embarking on the tour to South Africa.</p>


Rohit Sharma will lead the hosts in the absence of their captain Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has been rest for the India's three one-day international against Sri Lanka next month said The Indian cricket board BCCI. Rohit Sharma will lead the hosts in the absence of their captain Virat Kohli India is scheduled to travel to South Africa for a full tour immediately after the Sri Lanka series, the tour will start from December 10. On November 15, Virat Kohli while speaking in Kolkata on the eve of the first test against Sri Lanka said that "he needs a rest, and he'll ask for it when he wants it" on warnings of burnout. "Definitely I do need a rest, why don't I. When I think of the time my body should be rested I will ask for it, why not. I'm not a robot, you can slice my skin and check if I still bleed." PTI reported Kohli as saying. Kohli leads India in all three formats of the game and he has been in imperious form with his batting. India has won the second of the three-test series against the Sri Lanka by an innings and 239 runs in Nagpur today. On Monday the teams will be playing final test in Delhi from Saturday. Shikhar Dhawan, the opening batsman will return to the team for the final test after he withdrew from the second match for personal reasons. India will also host Sri Lanka in three Twenty20 matches before embarking on the tour to South Africa.

Virat Kohli rested for Sri Lanka One Day Internationals

<p>Skipper Virat Kohli battered a lackadaisical Sri Lanka attack into submission with his fifth double hundred as India piled up a gigantic 610/6 before declaring their first innings on the third day, to literally outbat the island nation in the second Test.</p>

<p>At stumps, Sri Lanka were down in the dumps at 21 for one with another 384 runs required to avoid innings defeat.</p>

<p>The Indian captain scored a majestic 213 -- his 19th hundred, en route which he broke a plethora of records in company of Rohit Sharma (102 no), who got a Test ton after four long years.</p>

<p>Kohli&#39;s brute power combined with Rohit&#39;s lazy elegance made it a head cocktail of entertainment for the Sunday crowd, who were thrilled to bits whenever the Indian skipper reached a milestone.</p>

<p>The Sri Lankan bowlers never looked good enough to dismiss Kohli and it required a mistimed shot to see the back of the Indian captain, who got a standing ovation from the 12,000 plus present at the VCA Stadium.</p>

<p>The 267-ball knock comprised 17 boundaries and two sixes -- both of Sri Lanka&#39;s worst bowler Dilruwan Perera (3/202 in 45 overs).</p>

<p>It was a day when Kohli had the statisticians working overtime doing the number crunching as records fell like ninepins. It was his 12th hundred as Indian captain and he surpassed Sunil Gavaskar&#39;s previous record of 11 centuries.</p>

<p>The number of double centuries -- five is at par with Rahul Dravid and just one less than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag (6 each).</p>

<p>This was also his 10th international hundred in a calendar year (6 in ODIs and 4 in Tests). Earlier, it was Ricky Ponting (9 hundreds each in 2005 and 2006 respectively) and Graeme Smith (9 in 2005), who held the record for most number of international tons in a calendar year as captains.</p>

<p>Kohli now has five double hundreds against five different countries -- West Indies, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. He is only 25 runs short of completing 5000 runs in Test cricket.</p>

<p>It was an abject humiliation for the Sri Lanka attack as Kohli picked singles and doubles at will after field was completely spread. Out of 213 runs, Kohli ran 133 runs in ones, twos and threes primarily because of the spread out field to save the boundaries.</p>

<p>After enjoying a 183-run stand with Cheteshwar Pujara (143), Kohli had another fruitful stand of 173 for the fifth wicket with Rohit Sharma.</p>

<p>Rohit&#39;s third Test hundred came off 160 balls with eight boundaries and a six. However one can&#39;t take away the fact that India was more than 200 runs ahead by that time. But Rohit&#39;s innings will certainly give Kohli some relief with Ajinkya Rahane going through a wretched stretch of form.</p>

<p>Kohli started with a square drive and then hit cover drive and on drives.</p>

<p>Whenever Suranga Lakmal (0/111 in 29 overs) strayed on Kohli&#39;s pads, the skipper repeatedly whipped the deliveries through mid-wicket region.</p>

<p>It was a whip to deep midwicket for a single that brought Kohli&#39;s 19th hundred in Test cricket. There wasn&#39;t any exaggerated celebration this time unlike Kolkata, where he had bailed the team out of trouble.</p>

<p>Lakmal and Lahiru Gamage (1/97 in 35 overs) bowled with deep square leg, deep fine leg and deep extra cover making it clear that they did not want to concede boundaries. The easy singles were there for the taking.</p>

<p>Sri Lankan bowlers were unable to find an answer to their woes on a benign pitch that had forced one of their bowlers to &quot;alter the condition of the ball&quot;.</p>

<p>After India started the day at 312 for 2, the Sri Lankan bowlers lacked stomach for fight which was evident from the field placing of Dinesh Chandimal.</p>

<p>When Shanaka (1/103 in 26.1 overs) got wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella to stand up, it was evident that how deep the negative mindset had crept into the Sri Lankan system.</p>

<p>Rangana Herath (1/81 in 39 overs) was restrictive but didn&#39;t bowl any wicket-taking delivery.</p>

<p>In the first session itself, it looked like the visitors are going through the motion only waiting for Kohli to declare the innings.</p>

<p>As a contest, it became lopsided from the moment Sri Lanka were all out for 205.</p>

<p>By the time, India declared their first innings, the shoulders had drooped and energy sapped. No wonder Sadeera Samarwickrama (0) had no clue that Ishant Sharma&#39;s back of the length delivery would be jag back after landing on the seam to clip his off-bail. It proved that Sri Lanka were already out of the match.</p>

<p>The formalities in all likelihood would be completed well inside four days -- as it has been the case with most of the Sri Lanka Tests this season.</p>


Skipper Virat Kohli battered a lackadaisical Sri Lanka attack into submission with his fifth double hundred as India piled up a gigantic 610/6 before declaring their first innings on the third day, to literally outbat the island nation in the second Test. At stumps, Sri Lanka were down in the dumps at 21 for one with another 384 runs required to avoid innings defeat. The Indian captain scored a majestic 213 -- his 19th hundred, en route which he broke a plethora of records in company of Rohit Sharma (102 no), who got a Test ton after four long years. Kohli's brute power combined with Rohit's lazy elegance made it a head cocktail of entertainment for the Sunday crowd, who were thrilled to bits whenever the Indian skipper reached a milestone. The Sri Lankan bowlers never looked good enough to dismiss Kohli and it required a mistimed shot to see the back of the Indian captain, who got a standing ovation from the 12,000 plus present at the VCA Stadium. The 267-ball knock comprised 17 boundaries and two sixes -- both of Sri Lanka's worst bowler Dilruwan Perera (3/202 in 45 overs). It was a day when Kohli had the statisticians working overtime doing the number crunching as records fell like ninepins. It was his 12th hundred as Indian captain and he surpassed Sunil Gavaskar's previous record of 11 centuries. The number of double centuries -- five is at par with Rahul Dravid and just one less than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag (6 each). This was also his 10th international hundred in a calendar year (6 in ODIs and 4 in Tests). Earlier, it was Ricky Ponting (9 hundreds each in 2005 and 2006 respectively) and Graeme Smith (9 in 2005), who held the record for most number of international tons in a calendar year as captains. Kohli now has five double hundreds against five different countries -- West Indies, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. He is only 25 runs short of completing 5000 runs in Test cricket. It was an abject humiliation for the Sri Lanka attack as Kohli picked singles and doubles at will after field was completely spread. Out of 213 runs, Kohli ran 133 runs in ones, twos and threes primarily because of the spread out field to save the boundaries. After enjoying a 183-run stand with Cheteshwar Pujara (143), Kohli had another fruitful stand of 173 for the fifth wicket with Rohit Sharma. Rohit's third Test hundred came off 160 balls with eight boundaries and a six. However one can't take away the fact that India was more than 200 runs ahead by that time. But Rohit's innings will certainly give Kohli some relief with Ajinkya Rahane going through a wretched stretch of form. Kohli started with a square drive and then hit cover drive and on drives. Whenever Suranga Lakmal (0/111 in 29 overs) strayed on Kohli's pads, the skipper repeatedly whipped the deliveries through mid-wicket region. It was a whip to deep midwicket for a single that brought Kohli's 19th hundred in Test cricket. There wasn't any exaggerated celebration this time unlike Kolkata, where he had bailed the team out of trouble. Lakmal and Lahiru Gamage (1/97 in 35 overs) bowled with deep square leg, deep fine leg and deep extra cover making it clear that they did not want to concede boundaries. The easy singles were there for the taking. Sri Lankan bowlers were unable to find an answer to their woes on a benign pitch that had forced one of their bowlers to "alter the condition of the ball". After India started the day at 312 for 2, the Sri Lankan bowlers lacked stomach for fight which was evident from the field placing of Dinesh Chandimal. When Shanaka (1/103 in 26.1 overs) got wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella to stand up, it was evident that how deep the negative mindset had crept into the Sri Lankan system. Rangana Herath (1/81 in 39 overs) was restrictive but didn't bowl any wicket-taking delivery. In the first session itself, it looked like the visitors are going through the motion only waiting for Kohli to declare the innings. As a contest, it became lopsided from the moment Sri Lanka were all out for 205. By the time, India declared their first innings, the shoulders had drooped and energy sapped. No wonder Sadeera Samarwickrama (0) had no clue that Ishant Sharma's back of the length delivery would be jag back after landing on the seam to clip his off-bail. It proved that Sri Lanka were already out of the match. The formalities in all likelihood would be completed well inside four days -- as it has been the case with most of the Sri Lanka Tests this season.

2nd Test, Day 3: Kohli scores double ton, India declare at 610/6

<p>India captain Virat Kohli joined Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara in registering a hundred as the hosts pummelled a toothless Sri Lanka attack to grab a commanding lead on the third day of the second test in Nagpur on Sunday.</p>

<p>There was no respite for the touring side&#39;s bowlers as India went to the tea break on 507 for four in their first innings, stretching their lead to 302 at the interval.</p>

<p>Kohli was unbeaten on 170 after compiling his 19th test hundred with Rohit Sharma celebrating his return to the side after over a year with an unbeaten 51.</p>

<p>The world&#39;s top-ranked test side had not lost a wicket in the first two sessions on Saturday and Kohli and Pujara extended their misery in the morning session with their third-wicket stand of 183.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka barely managed to trouble Kohli and Pujara as the duo picked up singles and twos at will, mixing them with the occasional boundaries after resuming the day on 312-2.</p>

<p>India lost Pujara for 143 shortly before lunch when all-rounder Dasun Shanaka breached the right-hander&#39;s defence to rattle the stumps.</p>

<p>Kohli flicked Suranga Lakmal for a single for back-to-back hundreds in the series after his unbeaten century in the second innings of the drawn first test in Kolkata.</p>

<p>It was the 10th hundred in 2017 across formats for India&#39;s batting mainstay who hit a six over the long-on fielder against off-spinner Dilruwan Perera to get past 150. He has also hit 14 fours in his 223-ball knock so far.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka would have hoped for a better second session after Perera dismissed Ajinkya Rahane for two shortly after lunch but Kohli and Rohit denied them with another flourishing partnership.</p>

<p>The duo have already added 97 for the fifth wicket and more punishment awaits the Sri Lankan bowlers in the final session.</p>


Sri Lanka barely managed to trouble Kohli and Pujara as the duo picked up singles and twos at will, mixing them with the occasional boundaries after resuming the day on 312-2.

India captain Virat Kohli joined Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara in registering a hundred as the hosts pummelled a toothless Sri Lanka attack to grab a commanding lead on the third day of the second test in Nagpur on Sunday. There was no respite for the touring side's bowlers as India went to the tea break on 507 for four in their first innings, stretching their lead to 302 at the interval. Kohli was unbeaten on 170 after compiling his 19th test hundred with Rohit Sharma celebrating his return to the side after over a year with an unbeaten 51. The world's top-ranked test side had not lost a wicket in the first two sessions on Saturday and Kohli and Pujara extended their misery in the morning session with their third-wicket stand of 183. Sri Lanka barely managed to trouble Kohli and Pujara as the duo picked up singles and twos at will, mixing them with the occasional boundaries after resuming the day on 312-2. India lost Pujara for 143 shortly before lunch when all-rounder Dasun Shanaka breached the right-hander's defence to rattle the stumps. Kohli flicked Suranga Lakmal for a single for back-to-back hundreds in the series after his unbeaten century in the second innings of the drawn first test in Kolkata. It was the 10th hundred in 2017 across formats for India's batting mainstay who hit a six over the long-on fielder against off-spinner Dilruwan Perera to get past 150. He has also hit 14 fours in his 223-ball knock so far. Sri Lanka would have hoped for a better second session after Perera dismissed Ajinkya Rahane for two shortly after lunch but Kohli and Rohit denied them with another flourishing partnership. The duo have already added 97 for the fifth wicket and more punishment awaits the Sri Lankan bowlers in the final session.

2nd Test: Kohli scores double hundred as India stretch lead past 300

<p>India reached 507 for four at tea on day three of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka here today.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli was batting on 170, while Rohit Sharma was unbeaten on 51.</p>

<p><strong>Brief scores</strong></p>

<p>Sri Lanka 1st innings: 205</p>

<p>India 1st innings: 507 for 4 in 157 overs (Virat Kohli 170 batting, Cheteshwar Pujara 143, Murali Vijay 128; Lahiru Gamage 1/79). PTI CM</p>


India reached 507 for four at tea on day three of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka here today. Virat Kohli was batting on 170, while Rohit Sharma was unbeaten on 51. Brief scores Sri Lanka 1st innings: 205 India 1st innings: 507 for 4 in 157 overs (Virat Kohli 170 batting, Cheteshwar Pujara 143, Murali Vijay 128; Lahiru Gamage 1/79). PTI CM

2nd Test, Day 3: India 507/4 at tea

<p>Virat Kohli hit a century as India reached 404-3 at lunch to lead Sri Lanka by 199 runs on day three of the second Test in Nagpur on Sunday.</p>

<p>Overnight batsmen Kohli, batting on 123, and Cheteshwar Pujara put on 183 to compound Sri Lanka&#39;s misery after the home side started the day on 312-2.</p>

<p>Pujara was finally bowled by paceman Dasun Shanaka for 143 a little before the break. Ajinkya Rahane had joined skipper Kohli at the crease.</p>


Overnight batsmen Kohli, batting on 123, and Cheteshwar Pujara put on 183 to compound Sri Lanka's misery after the home side started the day on 312-2

Virat Kohli hit a century as India reached 404-3 at lunch to lead Sri Lanka by 199 runs on day three of the second Test in Nagpur on Sunday. Overnight batsmen Kohli, batting on 123, and Cheteshwar Pujara put on 183 to compound Sri Lanka's misery after the home side started the day on 312-2. Pujara was finally bowled by paceman Dasun Shanaka for 143 a little before the break. Ajinkya Rahane had joined skipper Kohli at the crease.

2nd Test, Day 3: India 404/3 at lunch, lead Lanka by 199 runs

<p>Holding on after the loss of early wickets on the first day of second Test match against India, Sri Lanka has reached a score of 118 for three after lunch.</p>

<p>Opening batsman Dimuth Karunaratne&nbsp;and Dinesh Chandimal were at the crease after 48 overs of play.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka lost a brace of wickets in the morning session to reach the lunch interval against India on 47 for two after the tourists won the toss and opted to bat in the second match of their three-test series in Nagpur on Friday.</p>

<p>The visitors, who succumbed by a 9-0 margin across all formats at home against India earlier this year, did not get off to a great start when Sadeera Samarawickrama and Lahiru Thirimanne both fell cheaply on a greenish wicket.</p>

<p>The hosts made three changes to the side from Kolkata with the experienced Ishant replacing Mohammed Shami, who misses out due to a niggle in his left hip.</p>

<p>Murali Vijay returned at the top of the batting order after opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan opted out of the match for personal reasons.</p>

<p>The final change sees batsman Rohit Sharma play his first test in more than a year after he replaced seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who withdrew from the final two matches to get married.</p>


Holding on after the loss of early wickets on the first day of second Test match against India, Sri Lanka has reached a score of 118 for three after lunch.

Holding on after the loss of early wickets on the first day of second Test match against India, Sri Lanka has reached a score of 118 for three after lunch. Opening batsman Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal were at the crease after 48 overs of play. Sri Lanka lost a brace of wickets in the morning session to reach the lunch interval against India on 47 for two after the tourists won the toss and opted to bat in the second match of their three-test series in Nagpur on Friday. The visitors, who succumbed by a 9-0 margin across all formats at home against India earlier this year, did not get off to a great start when Sadeera Samarawickrama and Lahiru Thirimanne both fell cheaply on a greenish wicket. The hosts made three changes to the side from Kolkata with the experienced Ishant replacing Mohammed Shami, who misses out due to a niggle in his left hip. Murali Vijay returned at the top of the batting order after opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan opted out of the match for personal reasons. The final change sees batsman Rohit Sharma play his first test in more than a year after he replaced seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who withdrew from the final two matches to get married.

Second Test match: Sri Lanka stabilise after initial jolts

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