India faces selection dilemmas ahead of Galle Test series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
India's cricket team is grappling with selection challenges as they prepare for the Test series in Galle. Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule addressed concerns over Kuldeep Yadav's fitness, noting he bowled nearly 20 overs in a recent warm-up but rested during the second innings as a precaution. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill returned to full drills after a hand injury, contributing positively to the training. The team is also assessing the performance of other spinners like Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar in adapting to local conditions ahead of the series. The warm-up match allowed players to gain valuable experience with the pitch's behavior.
- •Kuldeep Yadav bowled almost 20 overs but rested as a precaution.
- •Shubman Gill participated fully after recovering from a hand injury.
- •Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar gained extensive pitch experience.
- •India is preparing to adapt to local conditions in Galle.
- •Devdutt Padikkal scored a century, strengthening his case for selection.
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"India's spin bowling coach addressed worries about Kuldeep Yadav's fitness after the warm-up match, highlighting that Kuldeep bowled almost twenty overs before taking a precautionary break to evaluate his condition. Fellow spinners Jadeja and Suthar garnered extensive pitch experience with longer spells. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, returning from a hand injury, participated fully in drills. The team's focus remained on adapting to local conditions in readiness for the upcoming Test series.
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