# India face spin test in Galle against Jayasuriya and Mendis 2026-08-13T16:56:01+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets India begin a two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday, facing a formidable spin duo. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has 81 wickets in 11 Tests at the venue, while off-spinner Ramesh Mendis has 64 in 12 matches, together taking 145 wickets at the ground. India's batting has struggled against quality spinners recently, losing five of eight home Tests since October 2024. Sri Lanka coach Gary Kirsten said the team has done homework to exploit Indian weaknesses. India arrived 10 days early to prepare, said bowling coach Morne Morkel. The series is critical for India's World Test Championship hopes. ## Coverage - rediff.com - newindianexpress.com Tags: Galle, India cricket, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Sri Lanka cricket, Test match Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/galle-spin-duos-145-wickets-await-indian-batsmen/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/galle-spin-duos-145-wickets-await-indian-batsmen/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.