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R Ashwin stars as India record huge win over Sri Lanka in Nagpur
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R Ashwin became the fastest bowler in Test history to take 300 wickets as India crushed Sri Lanka by an innings and 239 runs in Nagpur to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. (AFP)
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After resuming on 21/1, Sri Lanka kept India’s bowlers at bay for six overs before Dimuth Karunaratne fell to Ravindra Jadeja. (BCCI )
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Lahiru Thirimanne then played an irresponsible shot to a wide delivery from Umesh Yadav to be caught at point for 23. (BCCI )
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Jadeja continue to pile the pressure and got rid of Angelo Mathews. (BCCI )
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Ishant Sharma joined the party as he removed Niroshan Dickwella to leave the visitors reeling at 75/5. (BCCI )
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Ashwin then got in on the act, dismissing Dasun Shanaka, Dilruwan Perera and Rangana Herath cheaply. (BCCI )
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Ashwin bowled Lahiru Gamage to enter the record books and seal an impressive victory for India. (BCCI )
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R Ashwin took four wickets in second innings while Ishant, Jadeja and Umesh finished with two apiece. (BCCI )
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This was India’s eight innings victory against Sri Lanka in Tests. (BCCI )
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