An innings win against Sri Lanka at Kanpur came as a pleasant surprise given the city's track record of a docile pitch and draw.
In the event, the Indians would be going into the final Test at Mumbai with their morale high and confidence at its peak.
In Image: Indian captain MS Dhoni (R) and teammate Yuvraj Singh celebrate the dismissal of Sri Lankan cricketer Ajantha Mendis during the fourth day of the second Test match.
Text: Anand Philar
Images: AFP
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