Sri Lankans take charge in Kolkata

Lahiru Thirimanne and Angelo Mathews scored halfcenturies as Sri Lanka took charge of the first Test against India in Kolkata. After struggling with the bat for the first two rain-hit days, India’s tail impressed on Saturday to drag their side to 172 all out but the visitors were 165 for four in response before bad light stopped play in the evening session. Thirimanne (51) and Mathews (52) recorded a 99-run stand for the third wicket to put their side in control.