Sri Lanka captain de Silva anticipates spin challenge against India in Galle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:59 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva emphasized the significance of spin on the Galle pitch ahead of their Test series against India this coming Saturday. De Silva noted that the pitch will begin as a batting-friendly surface but is expected to favor spinners as the game progresses. He highlighted the importance of player temperament on aging wickets and mentioned the advantage of left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya's experience at Galle. India's lack of key player Jasprit Bumrah is viewed as a considerable setback. Despite this, de Silva remains cautious, recognizing the capabilities of the Indian side to bounce back.
- •Galle Test starts on Saturday, August 15.
- •De Silva stresses importance of spin in later stages of the match.
- •Prabath Jayasuriya's experience set to play a key role for Sri Lanka.
- •India's absence of Jasprit Bumrah noted as a major loss.
- •Sri Lanka arrives with confidence after facing West Indies.
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"Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva expects a spin-focused Test series against India. He believes the Galle pitch will gradually favor spinners after initial batting conditions. De Silva highlighted the importance of player temperament for scoring runs on aging wickets. He noted Prabath Jayasuriya's strong record at Galle as a key advantage. India's absence of Jasprit Bumrah is considered a significant loss for them.
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