Roy Dias Recalls Sri Lanka's Historic 1985 Win Over India
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express, Times of India
Former Sri Lankan batter Roy Dias recently reflected on his country's maiden Test victory against India, achieved 41 years ago at the P. Saravanamuthu Oval in Colombo. Sri Lanka defeated a full-strength Indian side by 149 runs, a match in which Dias contributed scores of 95 and an unbeaten 60. He described the win as a foundational moment that inspired generations of Sri Lankan cricketers. Now overseeing junior talent scouting, Dias expressed hope that current captain Dhananjaya de Silva will effectively mentor the team's younger players.
Why it matters
This victory remains a pivotal cultural and sporting milestone for Sri Lankan cricket, shaping the nation's competitive identity against major cricketing powers.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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