De Silva expects spin-focused Test series at Galle and warns India
Cricket
Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva warned India ahead of the Galle Test on August 13, 2026, saying he expects a spin-focused series.
He said the Galle pitch would gradually favour spinners after initial batting conditions and emphasised the importance of player temperament for scoring on aging wickets.
He highlighted Prabath Jayasuriya's strong record at Galle as a key advantage, and the article said India's absence of Jasprit Bumrah is considered a significant loss for them.
