India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli and Co. look to start afresh against familiar rivals

Virat Kohli’s first win as India captain, in an overseas Test series, came in Sri Lanka. Now he is gearing up for another series against SL, starting on July 26. (AFP)

Updated on: Jul 24, 2017 8:39 PM IST

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Virat Kohli’s first win as India captain, in an overseas Test series, came in Sri Lanka. Now he is gearing up for another series against SL, starting on July 26. (AFP)

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Kohli (R) would hope Ajinkya Rahane to give solidity to the middle order against Sri Lanka. (AFP)

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Rohit Sharma is making a comeback from injury to the Indian Test squad after October, 2016. (AFP)

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All eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin to deliver wickets on the turning tracks of Sri Lanka. (AFP)

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Ravindra Jadeja (L) and Kuldeep Yadav are the two other spinners in the Indian squad against Sri Lanka. (AFP)

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Opener Shikhar Dhawan was called up for the Sri Lanka Test series after Murali Vijay was injured. He would look to make the opportunity count. (AFP)

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Umesh Yadav improved significantly in the last one year and would hope to carry on the good work against Sri Lanka. (REUTERS)

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India will play three Tests, five ODIs and one T20I against Sri Lanka. (REUTERS)

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Rangana Herath is the spin spearhead of Sri Lanka and the hosts would hope the senior bowler to excel. (AFP)

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Sri Lanka are currently a team under transition and are looking forward to face world No. 1 India at home. (AFP)