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In the 60s, Hikkaduwa was also one of the first beach destinations that international tourists preferred the most.
The Sirimavo-Shastri Pact (1964) and later pacts addressed the status of ‘Indian Tamils’ in Ceylon, with India accepting repatriates who adapted to plantation work in Kerala.
India remained on track for a series victory in the second test against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, 229-6 at close of play, led by 16 runs with four wickets remaining.
Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 85 led a stubborn Sri Lankan lower-order resistance, frustrating India's bowlers and delaying the end of their innings.
Rishabh Pant now holds the record for most overseas Test runs by an Indian wicketkeeper, surpassing MS Dhoni with his recent half-century against Sri Lanka.
India secured a comfortable Test victory against Sri Lanka, propelled by Devdutt Padikkal's century and Manav Suthar's impressive spin bowling.
India won the toss and batted in the second Test versus Sri Lanka, debuting Saransh Jain. They lead the series and aim for a sweep.
Manav Suthar's 10 wickets secured India's 165-run Test victory over Sri Lanka. This win, India's 600th Test, grants a series lead amid challenging conditions.
Rishabh Pant became the first Indian and fourth player ever to hit 100 Test sixes, achieving this fastest in his 51st match.
Sri Lanka fought back on day four of the first Test, reducing India to 116/4 by lunch after bowling them out for 284.
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