Catch Statistics Ahead of India’s First Test vs Sri Lanka

The fielding leaderboard for the imminent India‑Sri Lanka Test series shows:

- **Mohammad Azharuddin** – 27 catches, 17 Tests, 8 as captain. - **Ajinkya Rahane** – 23 catches, 9 Tests, 424 runs. - **Mahendra Singh Jayawardene** – 22 catches, 18 Tests, 1,822 runs (average 67). - **Rahul Dravid** – 16 catches, 20 Tests. - **Hashan Tillakaratne** – 15 catches, 14 Tests.

These figures set a benchmark for fielders in the upcoming matches.