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India and Sri Lanka are facing off in a bilateral series, with India being the team aiming to prove themselves. This is a rare occurrence, as India has not lost a bilateral series against Sri Lanka since 1997. Despite the strong performances in their last two meetings, where they dismissed Sri Lanka for low scores, India has faced challenges in the current series. Washington Sundar is defending the proficiency of India’s batters, particularly the middle order. The team’s batting has relied heavily on Rohit Sharma’s aggression and Axar Patel’s contributions from a lower position. The matches have been played on spin-friendly pitches, a challenge that India has experience dealing with. Sri Lanka has shown improvement in their lower-middle order partnerships, posing a challenge for India’s bowlers. India is preparing for future tournaments, with the possibility of matches being relocated to Sri Lanka or the UAE. India’s strategy against Sri Lanka’s unusual bowling attack, including ambidextrous bowlers, has not been completely successful. The team has been receiving valuable input from coach Gautam Gambhir as they work to improve their tactics against spin. Writer Andrew Fidel Fernando provides insights into this exciting cricket series.
