Gautam Gambhir inspects pitch as Sri Lanka trains in Galle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Sri Lanka conducted a private practice session in Galle where India coaches Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak inspected the pitch. Groundstaff performed maintenance on the surface, which is expected to influence India's choice between a spin-heavy or seam-heavy bowling lineup for the upcoming Test match. Rain forecasts are a concern for the team as they prepare to train again prior to the match. India will resume their training on Thursday after a preparation camp in Colombo.
- •Sri Lanka held a closed-door practice session on August 12.
- •Gambhir and Kotak inspected the pitch ahead of India's training.
- •Groundstaff applied finishing touches to the playing surface.
- •Rain forecasts could affect training and match conditions.
- •India will train again on August 13 after an intensive camp.
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"Sri Lanka held a closed-door practice session in Galle as India coaches Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak briefly inspected the pitch. Groundstaff worked extensively on the surface, which could influence India’s choice between three spinners or three seamers. Rain remains a concern ahead of the Test. India will resume training Thursday after completing an intensive preparation camp in Colombo.
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