India vs Sri Lanka 2017, 3rd Test Day 3: 5 things we learnt from the day

#1 Can Chandimal do a Tom Blundell for Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka need Chandimal and Sandakan to string together a big last wicket stand

Just a few days back, Tom Blundell, on his Test debut for New Zealand, stood with Trent Boult for a 78-run partnership for the final wicket, completing his hundred in the process. Blundell's outstanding knock gave the Kiwis a smashing total and helped in wiping out the Windies by an innings and 67 runs.

Chandimal and Sandakan are in a similar position, although, unlike New Zealand, they are tasked with steadying a sinking ship. If the skipper can once again hold himself together and rally Sandakan along in the process, Sri Lanka would have something to write home about. The series has thus far been diabolic for them and a turnaround looks rather unlikely.