India Finalizes Squad and Strategies Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series in Galle
India is set to play the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle from August 15 to 19, with Shubman Gill leading the side. Key selection decisions include Devdutt Padikkal likely batting at No. 3 due to Sai Sudharsan's absence, and the pace attack led by Mohammed Siraj, with options like Prasidh Krishna considered as his partner. The team recently won a warm-up match, with Padikkal scoring an unbeaten 142. Sri Lanka's head coach Gary Kirsten, former India coach, is closely observing the series preparations.
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