Laxman rescues India after top-order collapse

Dec 18, 2005

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Lasith Malinga removed both the openers either side of lunch•AFP

Jehan Mubarak took a sharp catch to dismiss back Sachin Tendulkar•AFP

Mahendra Singh Dhoni made an invaluable 49•AFP

Irfan Pathan (39 not out) and VVS Laxman (71 not out) troop of after a good evening's work•AFP

Anil Kumble was also felicitated for his 100th Test cap•AFP

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VVS Laxman led the Indian recovery•AFP

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Muttiah Muralitharan loosened up and rocked India by dismissing Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh in the same over•AFP

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Irfan Pathan blunted Sri Lanka to end the day on 39•AFP