The Indian team won the second test by 238 runs to wrap off the day-night match in Bengaluru on day three and win the two-test series 2-0 on Monday, extending their winning record at home to 15 test series.
With the tourists chasing a difficult target of 447 to win after India declared on 303-9, their skipper Dimuth Karunaratne fought valiantly to get his 14th test century (107) but wickets dropped regularly and they were bowled out for 208.
In Mohali, India won the first test by an innings and 222 runs in three days, and Rohit Sharma’s team repeated the same in Bengaluru, bowling Sri Lanka out in the second session.
Sachin Tendulkar – 1996
Tendulkar ushered in a new era in cricket. His batting technique was refined, balanced, and flawless. He made his Test debut when he was 16 years old for a reason. Sachin Tendulkar, the greatest cricketer of all time, had a 24-year international career. Tendulkar also captained the Indian team and won his first two tests as captain.
Saurav Ganguly – 2000
Ganguly, the former Indian captain, made his Test debut against England at Lord’s Cricket Ground in 1996. He had a great run as India’s captain, and he had the mindset to take on any opponent in their own backyard. Ganguly was one of the game’s most graceful left-handed batsmen, with a knack for timing. As a batter and captain, he was extremely successful in conquering numerous nations.
MS Dhoni – 2008
MS Dhoni was regarded as one of the best white-ball finishers of all time, and his build allowed him to blast sixes for any delivery. He had a strong test career as well, and he possessed the necessary technique to compete in a lengthier format. In all formats, Dhoni is India’s top wicketkeeper-batsman.
Ajinkya Rahane – 2017/2018
Rahane made his Test debut on March 22, 2013, at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi, against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Due to an injury to Virat Kohli, Rahane became India’s 33rd Test captain when he led the side in the fourth test against Australia in Dharamsala on March 25, 2017. Both of Rahane’s first two test matches as captain were victories.
Rohit Sharma – 2022
Rohit Sharma has won his first two test matches as captain. The Day/Night Test between India and Sri Lanka was won convincingly by India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. As India’s full-time captain, Rohit won his first Test series. In all three formats, India has not lost an international game since Rohit took over.
