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Rain threat looms over 1st India vs Sri Lanka Test in Kolkata
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The ground at Eden Gardens covered because of rain ahead of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka. Captain Dinesh Chandimal is dreaming of Sri Lanka making history by winning a Test in India despite being huge underdogs against the world's top-ranked side when the series begins in Kolkata on November 16. (AFP)
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This will be the first ever India vs Sri Lanka Test at the Eden Gardens. Sri Lanka lost all nine matches -- three Tests, five One-Day Internationals and a Twenty20 International -- as they were humiliated at home by the Virat Kohli-led side from late July to September. (AFP)
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India captain Virat Kohli gestures while talking to the press in Kolkata on the eve of the first Test. (AFP)
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Though the practice sessions were cancelled on Wednesday due to rain, the Indian cricket team toiled hard on Tuesday. Seen here are captain Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan during a training session at Eden Gardens. (PTI)
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India held a lengthy practice session on Tuesday, days after winning both ODI and T20 series against New Zealand at home. (PTI)
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Captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri inspect the hardness of the pitch. (PTI)
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India's Ravichandran Aswin will make a return to the squad after missing out on limited overs cricket. (AP)
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It will be interesting to see what fast bowling combination Kohli and Shastri pick for the first Test. (PTI)
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Kohli has a laugh during the practice session. (PTI)
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India and Sri Lanka will play three Tests, ODIs and T20s each. (PTI)
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Former Indian cricket captain and president of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Sourav Ganguly inspects the pitch. (AP)
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