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As India and Sri Lanka clash in a three-Test series, here's a look at the career records of the Indian players.
The first ODI of the five-match series between England and Australia at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, on Wednesday, marked a historic occasion for the One-Day Internationals. This was the 3000th match in the history of ODIs.
Virender Sehwag registered his best figures in One-Day Internationals on Wednesday, claiming four wickets for six runs. His strike-rate of 4.25 (balls per wicket) is the best by any bowler capturing at least four wickets in an ODI.
Career figures of Sri Lanka's squad for the Asia Cup.
Career figures of Pakistan's squad for the Asia Cup
All India need to do is to beat Sri Lanka and ensure that they win by at least 20 runs if they bat first, or with 2.1 to 3 overs to spare if they bat second.
Following South Africa's disintegration on Day 1 of the second Test, here's a look at the worst six-wicket collapses against India in India.
A look at some high-profile ball tampering cases in the wake of Shahid Afridi biting at the ball to alter its condition.
When he goes out to bat again in second Test against Bangladesh at Mirpur, Gautam Gambhir will have a great chance of equalling Sir Don Bradman's world record of centuries in six straight Tests.
While India starts as favourites, following their success in the three-match Test series, the Sri Lankans are hoping to get back to winning ways with some good performances in the T20 matches.
Virender Sehwag raced to a double hundred off just 168 balls on Day 2 of the third Test against Sri Lanka. It is the second fastest double century in Test cricket.
India crushed Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs in the second Test in Kanpur on Friday to register their 100th Test triumph. The margin of victory was India's greatest over Sri Lanka, surpassing the previous best of an innings and 119 runs in Lucknow in 1994 to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
India ended Day 1 in the second Test against Sri Lanka on 417 for 2, their highest total from a day's play, surpassing their previous best of 386 for 1 against South Africa at Chennai in 2007-08.
Sri Lanka set a plethora of records during their massive first innings total of 706 for seven declared against India in the first Test in Ahmedabad. They obliterated England's record of 652 for seven declared to register the highest total against India in India.
The second wicket partnership of 64 runs between Shane Watson and Ricky Ponting is Australia's highest for the second wicket at the venue against any opponent, eclipsing the previous best of 50 runs against India, registered by the same pair on 29-10-2006.
Statistical highlights of the third ODI between India and Australia at the Ferozshah Kotla in Delhi on Saturday.
Statistical highlights of the second one-day international between India and Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium.
The batting, bowling and fielding careers records of players involved in the seven-match ODI series between India and Australia, commencing on Sunday, October 25.
One-Day International career statistics of India's squad for the Champions Trophy.
One-Day International career statistics of West Indies' squad for the Champions Trophy.
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