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The next big mission of the Indian cricket team now rests on the Test series against Sri Lanka (India vs Sri Lanka Test Series). To win the upcoming matches, the team management has put in all its strength and has prepared a very balanced and lethal playing eleven. Many surprising decisions have been seen in this strongest playing 11, selected keeping in mind the recent form, the nature of the pitches and the fitness of the players. To dominate the spin-friendly pitches of Sri Lanka, India has made a major change in its bowling attack and included a total of 3 specialist spinners, while the responsibility of the fast bowling department will be on the shoulders of other experienced bowlers.
The command of wicketkeeping and batting is in the hands of Rishabh Pant.
The team’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has cemented his place as the main wicketkeeper in the playing 11 on the basis of his aggressive style and excellent form. His presence in the middle order not only strengthens the team but also proves helpful in creating initial pressure on the opposition bowlers. Apart from them, young talent along with the captain and other senior players have also been given full opportunity in the batting order so that the scoreboard of the team always remains in a strong position.
Famous Krishna and Devdutt Padikkal will have to decide to sit out.
In this playing XI chosen by the selection committee and the captain, some big players have also had to find their way out. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna and young batsman Devdutt Padikkal have been left out of the main playing 11 of the Test series against Sri Lanka this time. Keeping in view the demands of the team combination and the circumstances, the management has expressed confidence in other players apart from these, which clearly shows that the team management is in no mood for any kind of experiment and will take the field with 100% winning combination.
Brahmastra of three spinners, problems will increase for Sri Lankan batsmen
Sri Lankan pitches are traditionally considered a haven for spin bowlers, and keeping this in mind, India have included three main spinners in their strategy. This trio can prove to be the biggest headache for the opposition team in the last days of the match. Sensing the behavior of the pitch, it seems very difficult for Sri Lanka to escape from this trap of spinners. The Indian camp will enter this series with the intention of making a clean sweep and the eyes of the fans are fixed on the historic performance of this new and strong playing 11.