The first instance was also against Sri Lanka in Kanpur in 2009. While Dhawan fell short of his maiden double ton by 10 runs, Pujara remained unbeaten on 145 at close of play. If his hundred was a pain for Sri Lanka, his brutality after that was a punishment. Though there was no sixes in his innings, Dhawan was stunning at the pace at which he scored his runs. Sri Lanka bowlers, who seemed to have not arrived on the ground, though they might have a new opening.

Source: Indian Express July 26, 2017 12:29 UTC