RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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India are coming into the two-Test series against Sri Lanka with more scar tissue than swagger. They have suffered two home defeats to New Zealand and South Africa under Gautam Gambhir.
Both sides exposed a batting line-up that once ruled spin but now looks strangely unsure against it .
The injury list has piled further pressure on the tourists with Jasprit Bumrah ruled out entirely and Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy all missing through fitness issues. Sri Lanka, by contrast, sense an opening they have not had in years.
Recent rumours have suggested that Galle and Colombo could produce two of the most spin-dominant Tests India have faced this cycle. Will this be India's undoing once again?
Sri Lanka spinners set to test Indian batsman
Spin has long been Sri Lanka's greatest weapon at home, and conditions in Galle and Colombo are expected to assist turn from the very first session.
India's own squad selection, built around Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain, shows just how seriously the team management is taking that threat.
India's batters have struggled against high-class spin in recent series, and a raw, injury-hit bowling attack led by Mohammed Siraj will need something special to keep Sri Lanka in check. Those overs of spin could well decide who walks away with the WTC points.
India's spin woes against New Zealand and South Africa
Series Wickets to Spin Highlights India 0-3 New Zealand (2024) 37 (out of 60) Mitchell Santner took 13 wickets in the 2nd Test at Pune Ajaz Patel took 11 wickets in the 3rd Test at Mumbai India 0-2 South Africa (2025) 14 (out of 40) Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj took 14 wickets combined Historically, pacers account for 85% of Indian dismissals against SA Who do you think will win the series? For all the latest cricket news, opinion, and commentary and to share your voice, head to our Facebook , Instagram, and X (Twitter) pages.
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