India and Sri Lanka are set to play a Test series in Sri Lanka, the first on Sri Lankan soil in almost nine years. Ahead of the matches, coverage highlights India’s recent historical performance against Sri Lanka in Tests at the venue. In 2017, under Virat Kohli’s leadership, India beat Sri Lanka 3-0 in a Test series. The current series is framed as a return to Test cricket for both teams in Sri Lanka after a long gap. Multiple reports focus on notable past India batting, bowling, and overall team performances during the 2017 tour, using that series as a reference point for expectations ahead of the upcoming games. While the articles emphasize India’s 2017 results, they do not indicate any change in venues or format beyond confirming the significance of the long interval since the last Test series between the teams in Sri Lanka.