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India face spin trial in Colombo net session ahead of Sri Lanka Test
Sarfaraz Khan joined the India Test squad in Colombo as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan ahead of the first Sri Lankan Test. In a three-hour net session at the NCC Ground, the…
The Story in Brief
Sarfaraz Khan joined the India Test squad in Colombo as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan ahead of the first Sri Lankan Test. In a three-hour net session at the NCC Ground, the team faced a dry, cracked pitch designed to mimic a Day 4 surface. The spin quartet of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain did most of the bowling, while only Auqib Nabi provided fast bowling. Pacers Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna were rested. Captain Shubman Gill and No. 3 Devdutt Padikkal looked in control, with plenty of sweeps and reverse-sweeps on display. India move to Galle on August 11 for the series opener.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that India are obsessed with spin-friendly conditions ignores the deliberate simulation of a rough Day 4 pitch, complete with reverse swing. Yes, the spin quartet did bulk bowling, but the use of old and semi-new balls shows preparation for pace too. The real test begins in Galle: can the middle order survive both turn and reverse on a pitch that may flatten out? Watch the balance between aggressive sweeps and solid defence in the first innings.
Sources (2): indiatvnews.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
