BCCI congratulates

New Delhi, Sep 1: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday congratulated its team on winning the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka 2-1. This was India’s first series win on Lankan soil in 22 years.

“On behalf of everyone in Indian cricket I would like to congratulate the Indian cricket team on their 2-1 Test series win in Sri Lanka. The magnitude of this brilliant win can be ascertained by the fact that the series win in Sri Lanka has come after 22 years. The team and magement have made their way in the cricketing history books,” BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya said in a statement.

“I also congratulate Mr. Virat Kohli for this victory. Mr. Kohli has been exceptiol in his role as captain of the Indian cricket team. He is doing an excellent job in building a new team and leading from the front.”

“My hearty congratulations to the Indian cricket team on the Test series win in Sri Lanka. A special kudos to Mr. Virat Kohli on winning his first series as India’s Test captain and I hope this is the first of many for the captain and his young team. The boys can be very proud of what they have achieved and I am confident they will now strive for doing it on a consistent basis,” said BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur. IANS