India faces spinner selection decision for 1st Test against Sri Lanka

India prepares for the 1st Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, contemplating whether to field three or four spinners. Key players include Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and the uncapped Saransh Jain, brought in after Washington Sundar's injury. Bowling coach Morne Morkel supports the inclusion of both Jadeja and Kuldeep, emphasizing their unique skills and the necessity of strategic spin options. The choice will heavily influence team balance and batting depth, particularly given Galle's pitch conditions, which traditionally favor spin bowling. The match is scheduled to begin soon, with India needing to finalize its lineup.

• 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — India's 3-or-4 spinner dilemma ahead of 1st Test against Sri Lanka at Galle