15 August,2017 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Former India skipper and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar hailed Team India's first ever-overseas whitewash. It's a superb win for Virat Kohli and all the players, Vengsarkar told mid-day yesterday
Dilip Vengsarkar
Former India skipper and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar hailed Team India's first ever-overseas whitewash. "It's a superb win for Virat Kohli and all the players," Vengsarkar told mid-day yesterday.
Vengsarkar applauded all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who scored his maiden first-class century (108) in the Kandy Test and ended up with a batting average of 59.33. "Hardik is the find of this Test series. With his all-round ability, he grabbed the opportunity very well. I hope he keeps his head on his shoulders," said Vengsarkar.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya (C) celebrates with his captain Virat Kohli after he dismissed Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews during the second day of the third and final Test match between Sri Lanka and India at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on August 13, 2017. Pic/AFP
When asked about the below-par opponents, Vengsarkar said: "A clean sweep is a clean sweep; 3-0 is a big victory margin whoever the opposition is. Team India deserve all accolades for their outstanding performance."
