India vs Sri Lanka Test Series Talking Points
Indian team with the winning trophy after beating Sri Lanka 1-0 in the three-match Test series.

In another convincing series win, the men in blue remain unbeaten in nine consecutive Test series, as their skipper Virat Kohli jointly holds the unbeaten Test record with Aussie legend Ricky Ponting.

However, Sri Lanka players showed some resistance with the bat in the last Test in Delhi to earn themselves some respect after a poor show against the number one team in this last one year. Nonetheless, it provided a good practice for the Indian cricketers ahead of long South Africa tour next month, where the real test begins.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Virat Kohli was in his usual self of breaking records, as he scored two double centuries in this series to get adjudged the man of the series. Murali Vijay, who made a comeback after eight months also showed why he is the highly regarded in the five-day format. The spinning duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who lost their place from the shorter version once again showed they are irreplaceable in this format.

Here is how the players performed in the three-match India Sri Lanka series, as India register a 1-0 win:

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Shikhar Dhawan: (6/10)

The swashbuckling opener from Delhi had a fair stint with the bat in the two Test matches he featured scoring 192 runs with the help of two half-centuries. However, he needs to convert those fifties into big hundreds to cement his place in the squad.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Murali Vijay: (8/10)

The cricketer from Tamil Nadu made his comeback with two brilliant hundreds in the last two Test matches in Nagpur and Delhi, respectively. Scoring 292 runs in three innings, he is one of the top scorers for India in the recently concluded Sri Lanka series.

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IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Lokesh Rahul: (3/10)

Coming from a brilliant form, the cricketer from Karnataka was given the nod ahead of Murali Vijay in the first Test at the Eden Gardens; however, he didn’t put up a good show with the bat as he lost his place to Shikhar Dhawan in the last Test.

Scoring 86 runs from three innings, he will have to score some big to earn his spot back again in the first XI.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Cheteshwar Pujara: (7/10)

The backbone of this Indian Test batting line-up, Pujara once again showed why is so highly-rated in this batting line-up. He played a patient knock of 52 in the first innings of the first Test on a lively, overcast wicket where other batsmen struggled in front of tall and lanky Suranga Lakmal.

His form with the bat would be the key for India in the upcoming South Africa tour.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Virat Kohli: (9.5/10)

The young Indian skipper is currently in the form of his life, as he can’t do a foot wrong now. He broke a handful of records, as he scored two back to back double centuries in two Test matches taking his tally to six. After having a brilliant home season, Kohli will be keen to lead his team from the front on the overseas tours starting next month.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Ajinkya Rahane: (2/10)

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The middle-order batsmen from Mumbai had a very ordinary show with the bat, as he reached the double-figure mark only once in the six innings with the highest score of 10.

Rahane’s form will be crucial for India on the long overseas tour which starts in January.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Rohit Sharma: (7.5/10)

The stylish middle-order batsman from Mumbai grabbed his opportunity with both hands, as he scored a brilliant hundred in the second Test and followed it up with two half-centuries in the last Test. Rohit Sharma will be a vital man for Virat Kohli if India goes with extra batsmen in South Africa.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Wriddhiman Saha: (7/10)

Wriddhiman Saha was once again decisive behind the stumps, as he proved why he his considered the best wicket-keeper in the country right now. He also played a crucial knock in the first innings of the Eden Test alongside Cheteshwar Pujara. He will be eager to come good with the bat and provide some runs down the order.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Ravichandran Ashwin: (7/10)

After going wicket-less in the first Test at the Eden Gardens, the right-arm off-spinner came back strongly, as he picked up eight wickets to hand India an critical victory and was adjudged the man of the match in the following game. He also became the fastest bowler to pick to 300 Test wickets.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series Ravindra Jadeja: (6/10)

The left-arm spinner from Saurashtra bowled some tight line and length and picked 10 wickets in the last two matches after missing out on the first Test, where most of the time was washed out due to rain. He along with Ashwin will play a formidable role for India in South Africa.

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IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: (8/10)

The right-arm swing bowler was the star performer for India in the first Test at Eden Gardens, as he picked up four wickets each in the two innings to push Sri Lanka almost close to another defeat. However, he didn’t feature in the last two games, as he was scheduled to get married.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Mohammad Shami: (6.5/.10)

The pacer from Bengal once again proved he is highly regarded as a swing bowler, as he picked up nine wickets in the two Test matches he featured. He missed out on the second Test due to slight niggle on the ankle; however, came back good in the third Test. His fitness will be crucial for India in South Africa.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Ishant Sharma: (6/10)

After missing out on the first Test, Ishant Sharma picked up crucial wickets in the second Test, as he made his way back to the team in place of injured Mohammad Shami. The tall and lanky pacer from Delhi ended the series with eight wickets in two matches with the best figure of 3/37 in Nagpur.

IND vs SL 2017: Indian Team Player Ratings for the Test Series

Umesh Yadav: (4.5/10)

The pacer from Vidharbha didn’t have a remarkable series, as he picked up only five wickets in the two Tests he featured. However, his presence would be crucial for India when they travel outside the subcontinent.

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