Sri Lanka score 393 runs | Angelo Mathews misses hundred | India score 92 for no loss by Lunch day 2

Angelo Matthews is disappointed after missing out on his maiden century. Sachin Tendulkar ran him out

Early morning Day 2 of the 3rd and final test between Sri Lanka continuing on their first innings score could not go on much further and ending its innings at 393 runs. Angelo Mathews, Sri Lanka’s last hope just missed his maiden century by getting run out on 99.

Harbhajan picked up 4 wickets yesterday and could not take any further wickets today. Pragyan Ojha took three and Sreeshant & Zaheer Khan both claiming one each.
The new opening pair of Virender Sehwag & M Vijay had an aggressive start scoring a 109 run partnership and still going strong. Vijay was at 40 and Sehwag on 69 as I write this post.

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India vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Practise photos, In & SL players

3rd ODI on 2nd December (Wednesday) between India vs Sri Lanka at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai | Photo of practice session of Indian Team and Sri Lanka team

Zaheer Khan trains under the surveillance of Gary Kirsten the Indian Coach

M Vijay, who replaces Gautam Gambhir for the 3rd Test match gets some valuable tips from the Indian Coach and former South African opener Gary Kirsten

Mahela Jayawardene & Kumar Sangakara shares strategies to draw the series level with a win in Mumbai

Tharanga Paranavitana and Tillakaratne Dilshan practise at the net session

Muttiah Muralitharan poses for a cop as he is stationed for security for the 3rd ODI at Brabourne Stadium between In vs SL

Thilina Kandamby stretches himself in preparation for the 3rd ODI at Mumbai

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Gautam Gambhir will miss 3rd Test (Mumbai) against SL | Gautam Gambhir will attend Sisters wedding

Gautam Gambhir the Indian opening stalwart who is in prime form will be missing the 3rd Test match against Sri Lanka to be held at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai from 2nd December 2009. Gautam Gambhir will be attending his sister’s wedding ceremony.

(pic: Gautam Gambhir with his sister Ekta)

Gautam Gambhir scoring two consecutive centuries (big ones) will be missed by India and a big sigh for Sri Lanka. M Vijay might take his place in the opening slot, who opens for the Tamil Nadu.

India squad for third Test: MS Dhoni (capt), Rahul Dravid, Harbhajan Singh, VVS Laxman, Sachin Tendulkar, Pragyan Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Sreesanth, Virender Sehwag, Amit Mishra, Yuvraj Singh, Ishant Sharma, M Vijay, S Badrinath.

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