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India’s cricket selectors keep the Galle spin debate open
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India will delay its final spin call until Galle, with Jadeja and Kuldeep still the likeliest names to shape the first Test.

Selection uncertainty is part of the build-up, but the bigger signal is India’s willingness to keep options open on a turning pitch.

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Selection uncertainty is part of the build-up, but the bigger signal is India’s willingness to keep options open on a turning pitch.

Curated summary

India will choose its spin attack for the first Test against Sri Lanka only after reaching Galle. Coach Sairaj Bahutule said all four spinners remain in contention, with Ravindra Jadeja’s experience, Manav Suthar’s accuracy, Saransh Jain’s domestic form and Kuldeep Yadav’s wrist spin each offering different strengths. The squad has already changed once, with Sarfaraz Khan replacing injured Sai Sudharsan.

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India’s cricket selectors keep the Galle spin debate open

With Sai Sudharsan out and Sarfaraz Khan in, India will decide its final spin mix only after arriving in Galle.

Indian Express·3h ago
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