Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis claimed another five-wicket haul as they bowled India out for 249 on the first day of the third Test.
With the series poised at 1-1 going into the final match, Sri Lanka have the advantage thanks to Dammika Prasad (3-82) and the brilliant Mendis (5-56).
Gautam Gambhir top scored for India with [...]

The first day’s play of the first test between India and Sri Lanka was marred continously by rain and thus a majority of the three session were lost.
Play finally got under way late in the afternoon and then, only 22 overs could be bowled out of a stipulated 42, before bad light halted play. Sri [...]