Once masters of the turn, now haunted by it: India's spin paradox ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
India's cricket team arrives in Sri Lanka for a crucial two-Test series with significant implications for World Test Championship qualification. Despite historically dominating with spin bowling, the Indian squad now faces unexpected challenges on turning pitches. Head coach Gautam Gambhir's aggressive approach signals the team's determination to secure early victories and strengthen their path toward next year's WTC final, leveraging their superior recent performance record.
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Once masters of the turn, now haunted by it: India's spin paradox ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
Head coach Gautam Gambhir, expectedly, was his fiery self when he delivered a short speech in Colombo as the Indian team began its preparation for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The numbers of the two teams over the last decade suggest India should get their bid to qualify for next year's World Test Championship (WTC) final off to a good start over the next three weeks.
