Ashok Malhotra critiques Indian batters' spin struggles ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

Ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15, former Indian cricketer Ashok Malhotra expresses concerns over Indian batters' ability to handle spin. He argues that T20 cricket has adversely affected batsmen's technique, leading to recent failures against spin. Malhotra specifically highlights the inadequacies of Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, suggesting they lack effective spin bowling skills. India's recent Test losses to New Zealand and South Africa further underline this issue. The team is preparing to confront challenging spin conditions in Sri Lanka, making these critiques particularly relevant as they refine their approach before the series.

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