Galle, Sri Lanka, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Weakened India set for trial by spin in Sri Lanka series opener

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An inexperienced India missing several key players face Sri Lanka in Galle from Saturday in the first of two Tests with coach Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, spinner Washington Sundar and batter Sai Sudharsan are all out injured for the visitors, who have eight wins and 10 defeats in 20 Tests under Gambhir. India suffered a 2-0 home defeat to South Africa in November and are fifth in the World Test Championsh......

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