Virat Kohli became the first Indian captain since Mohammad Azharuddin (1993) to win a series in Sri Lanka
Virat Kohli won his first Test as Indian captain after drawing and losing two Tests each,when India beat Sri Lanka by 278 runs at Colombo
After suffering an unexpected defeat in Galle, Kohli, who had advocated passionate and aggressive cricket, pioneered a stunning turnaround to win the last two in Colombo and take the series 2-1
A delighted Indian Test captain Virat Kohli termed his team’s 2-1 series
win as a “magnificent milestone” as they now became a “part of history”
today.
“It’s a magnificent milestone for a young team winning here after 22
years. I am told that no Indian team has won a Test series coming back
from being 0-1 down. So we have created a bit of history,” a satisfied
Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Kohli termed the brilliant dressing room environment being one of the primary reasons for this success.
“Even players like Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) and Varun Aaron who did not
play the last two Test matches were helping us out. Harbhajan Singh,
who is such a senior player was also helping from outside. It was a
collective effort. Everyone was raring to go and it’s a victory on which
our Test careers will be built,” the skipper said.
Virat Kohli's Captaincy - Timeline
Virat Kohli made his captaincy debut against Australia at Adelaide and there was immediately an indication of what was to follow. Right from the team selection — he chose the attacking move of picking a leg-spinner in the form of Karn Sharma ahead of regular spinners Ravichandran Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja — to the execution of plans, Kohli’s captaincy screamed offense. Faced with a 364-run target, Kohli led the way himself with an excellent 141, and though India lost by 48 runs, what Kohli said at the end was worth nothing; he spoke about how, had India played for a draw, they would have probably ended up losing by over 100 runs.
Virat Kohli’s second Test Match as captain came in the final Test of that same tour at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Once again, Kohli’s attacking brand of captaincy came to fore before the first ball was even bowled. KL Rahul, who was dismissed cheaply in both innings of the previous Test at MCG, was made to open batting. The out-of-touch Shikhar Dhawan and an under-performing Cheteshwar Pujara were both dropped. Rohit Sharma was made to bat at No. 3 and India went in with the explosive Suresh Raina. Rahul scored a century, Rohit made a half-century, and though Raina got a pair India managed to draw a hard-fought Test.
Virat Kohli's Third Test Match was the one-off Test against Bangladesh at Fatullah, and Kohli dropped another bomb: India would now be playing with six batsmen (one of them Wriddhiman Saha) and five bowlers. The bulk of the bowling was done by Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh in a rain-marred draw, but India dominated the length of the the one-off Test against Bangladesh at Fatullah, and Kohli dropped another bomb: India would now be playing with six batsmen (one of them Wriddhiman Saha) and five bowlers. The bulk of the bowling was done by Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh in a rain-marred draw, but India dominated the length of the match
Virat Kohli's First Full Test Series as Captain
3-Match Test Series Schedule
- First Test @ Galle International Stadium,Galle Aug 12 - 16,2015
- Second Test @ P Sara Oval,Colombo Aug 20-24,2015
- Third Test @ Sinhalese Sports Club,Colombo Aug 28 - Sep 01,2015
Virat Kohli's Fourth Test Match was the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle seemed to be the moment it would all pay off. Instead, India capitulated against Rangana Herath and Tharindu Kaushal on Day Four as India lost by 63 runs. India had dominated the first three and a half days, but two bad sessions had turned the game on its head.
Virat Kohli's Fifth Test Match was the 2nd Test Vs Sri Lanka at P Sara Stadium, Colombo,Virat , Kohli had a point to prove. India were getting themselves into good positions and then squandering their position. He now needed to guide the team to a win. India had taken the first-innings lead, and Kohli wanted to maximise. Murali Vijay and Rahane played well, and everyone made a contribution to the total. Kohli declared just after tea on Day Four with, setting Sri Lanka a 413-run target in just less than four sessions. It was a huge ask,Virat Kohli then backed his bowlers, and stuck to his plans to the hilt. He shuffled his bowlers around well, and for the first time there was an obvious method to his aggression. He was using his pacers in short bursts; Umesh Yadav was bowling well throughout the match, and he was given short but frequent spells. Ashwin and Ishant did the bulk of the bowling, while Amit Mishra was used purely as a wicket-taking option. Stuart Binny — who had bowled wonderfully in the first innings — was not needed. The move worked wonderfully, and India won an over and a half after lunch
The Kohli era has officially begun. This has been his first win as Test skipper, but it will most definitely not be his last
Virat Kohli's Sixth Test Match was the 3rd Test Vs Sri Lanka at SSC Colombo
2015 3-Match Test Series Result
First Test Match @ Galle Aug 12-15,2015
Scorecard
Sri Lanka 183 and 367
India 375 and 112
Match Result - Sri Lanka won the match by 63 Runs
MOM - Dinesh Chandimal (SL)for his 162 Runs
Series Result -Sri Lanka lead the 3-Match Test Series 1-0
Second Test Match @ P Sara Oval Colombo August 20-24,2015
Scorecard
India - 393 and 325/8 Declared
Sri Lanka - 306 and 134
Match Result - India won by 278 runs
MOM - K L Rahul (India)for his 108 Runs in the 1st Innings
Series Result - The 3-match series level 1-1
Third Test Match at SSC,Colombo Aug 28- Sep 01,2015
Scorecard
India 312 and 274
Sri Lanka 201 and 268(Target 386 runs)
Match Result - India won by 117 Runs
MOM - Cheteshwar Pujara(India)for his 145* Runs
Series Result -India won the 3-Match Test Series 2-1
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