(Reuters) – India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja accomplished his second test hundred and with Ravichandran Ashwin helped the hosts to a giant first innings whole towards Sri Lanka on the second day of the opening test at Mohali on Saturday.
Left-hander Jadeja was unbeaten on 102 and with Ashwin, who made 61, added 130 for his or her partnership as India reached 468 for seven at lunch on the second day.
A minute’s silence was noticed earlier than the beginning of play for Australian greats Rod Marsh and Shane Warne, who each died on Friday.
The Indian batters, who resumed the day on 357-6, additionally wore black armbands as a mark of respect for Marsh and Warne. The batters continued to pile on runs towards the hapless Sri Lankan bowlers on a docile pitch.
The touring bowlers failed to hassle Jadeja and Ashwin and their assault was additional hampered by the absence of quick bowler Lahiru Kumara who didn’t return to the sector after leaving play on Friday with an damage.
Ashwin’s wicket was the one success for Sri Lanka within the first session and it got here shortly earlier than the lunch interval when the right-hander edged behind Suranga Lakmal whereas making an attempt a hook shot.
Jadeja introduced out his trademark celebration, twirling his bat like a sword, after finishing his century with a single to add to his earlier hundred that got here towards West Indies at house in 2018.
The solely indicators of discomfort in Jadeja’s innings, which was studded with 10 fours, got here when he acquired some remedy on his proper wrist.
Sri Lanka will even have to deal with Jadeja’s left-arm spin and Ashwin’s off-spin once they come out to bat with the pitch anticipated to supply flip as the sport progresses.
(Reporting by Sudipto Ganguly; modifying by Jane Wardell)
