'Every Test match victory is special': KL Rahul after 165-run victory vs SL
KL Rahul praised the Indian cricket team's 165-run victory over Sri Lanka, noting the importance of the win for confidence. He highlighted the team's improved performance against spin bowling and Devdutt Padikkal's maiden century.
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India vice-captain KL Rahul was pleased with the team’s convincing 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test, saying the result has boosted their confidence in handling spin-friendly conditions.India dominated across five days to take a 1-0 lead, with the second Test scheduled in Colombo from August 23.“I wouldn't say sigh of relief, just happy because every Test match victory is special. Coming back to Sri Lanka after a long time, so, lot of the guys haven't been here and so it's a great start to the tour. I think we ticked most of the boxes that we spoke about before the Test,” Rahul said.Confidence against spinIndia had recently struggled against spin at home, but showed much better control against Sri Lanka’s spinners.
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