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Russel Arnold Says Sri Lanka May Skip Third Spinner vs India
Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Russel Arnold has said that adding a third frontline spinner to the playing XI for the second Test against India could upset the team's balance. Arnold's comments come…
Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Russel Arnold has said that adding a third frontline spinner to the playing XI for the second Test against India could upset the team's balance. Arnold's comments come as Sri Lanka consider their options after the first Test.
The hosts are weighing whether to include another spinner on a pitch that may assist turn. Arnold, however, cautioned that any change to the XI must not compromise the side's overall composition.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Sri Lanka's spin-heavy approach at home has often backfired against India, who counter-attacked aggressively in the first Test. The hosts must also weigh the risk of weakening their batting depth on a turning track where lower-order runs could prove decisive. The second Test, starting August 4 in Colombo, will show if Sri Lanka stick with two spinners or gamble on three.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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