Young Lankan spinners hurt Indian pride By Aubrey Kuruppu reporting from Pallekele Visitors lose steam after Dhawan blitz View(s): View(s):The old familiar story seemed to unfold once again when the Indian openers Rahul and Dhawan systematically took the bowling apart as they rattled along at a rate of around six an over to reach 134 – 0 by lunch. The bowlers, who met with no success in the morning, suddenly found themselves in business in the next two sessions. Dhawan and Rahul had, by lunch, laid the platform for another embarrassingly massive first innings total by reaching 134 off 27 overs. Perera, the most experienced of the Sri Lankan spinners was dealt with by Dhawan, who skidded down the track and lofted over mid off. Credit should be given to the left arm spinners who accounted for almost all the wickets.

Source: Sunday Times August 12, 2017 18:22 UTC