India script 3-0 whitewash against Sri Lanka: Twitterati hail Virat Kohli and boys

New Delhi, Aug 14: Team India added another glorious chapter in their Test victories after defeating Sri Lanka in the third Test and scripting a 3-0 clean sweep on the Sri Lankan soil.

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Sri Lanka were bundled out for 181 in their second innings as Virat Kohli-led side registered an emphatic win by an innings and 171-runs on the third day of the third and final Test.

Young Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the top contributors for the side to outclass the Dinesh Chandimal-led side in every department of the game.

"A good day, a good win. Always nice to have a convincing win. I would say the regulars have performed, the biggest positive was Hardik's inclusions - he gives us a boost in the middle order. We are a young side, looking forward to all Tests, that's the only way you can be ruthless. We like to be proactive instead of reactive," said Kohli after winning his 19th Test as captain.

Pandya was named the man of the match for his maiden century which laid the foundation for India's win.

The Baroda all-rounder said he was glad that he struck his first ton here.

"I was glad that I got my first hundred here, situation pretty good for me. I was always going to have a target in mind. Test cricket is not easy to get five-fors, takes plenty of hard work. I'm alright with where the team needs me to bat," said he.

Cricketers and enthusiasts took to Twitter to congratulate the Indian side for registering yet another historic win.

Here's who said what on India's annihilation of Sri Lanka:

3-0! Handshakes all around #TeamIndia #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/4DJlmHvzE8

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 14, 2017

Sachin Tendulkar:

What a fabulous way to end the test series! A big hug to the entire team for their outstanding performance. Good luck for the ODI series! pic.twitter.com/HaXfI7dPwo

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 14, 2017

Hardik Pandya:

Couldn't have asked for a better start in whites! Cheers to the whole team 🍾💪🏻💪🏻🙂 pic.twitter.com/ifPGs4S5Sz

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 14, 2017

Mohandas Menon:

Today 8th time a visiting side has managed to whitewash the home side in series of 3+ Tests.
But 1st time achieved by an Asian side!#SLvInd

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) August 14, 2017

Harsha Bhogle:

Difficult to judge how much India have gained from this series. Think the blooding of Pandya and the opportunity to Kuldeep will be on top

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 14, 2017

Mohammed Kaif:

Congrats Team India for the convincing series win against Sri Lanka. Was pretty one sided but India never gave SL an inch.#INDvSL

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 14, 2017

Ayaz Memon:

Sri Lanka have gone from bad to worse this series. Appalling in 3rd Test appalling. Demands heads must roll, but how many?!

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 14, 2017

India have won 9 Tests in Sri Lanka:

India have won 9 Tests in Sri Lanka - most by a visiting side.

Sri Lanka are yet to win a Test in India. #Fact

— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) August 14, 2017

Rahul Sharma:

Congratulations team india win the series against srilanka 3-0🏆👏👏👏🇮🇳 congrats to each and every team member 👏👏👏🏆🇮🇳💪😊

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) August 14, 2017

Iqbal Abdullah:

Congrats @BCCI on winning the Test series 3-0. The number 1 Team showed their superiority. @ashwinravi99 top class yet again 🙏

— Iqbal abdullah (@iqqiabdullah) August 14, 2017