Trial by spin with a hint of reverse: Inside India's final net session in Colombo
The Indian cricket team held a final net session in Colombo, focusing on spin bowling to prepare for upcoming Test match conditions. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management utilized a dry, cracked pitch to simulate late-match scenarios.
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TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Sarfaraz Khan beamed when he got off the team bus on Monday. There were greetings exchanged with members of the support staff on the bus before the 28-year-old, who joined the squad as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan, got down to business. After a quick huddle and pep talk, the team executed a meticulous plan and everyone seemed aware of the objectives for the session under the unforgiving sun.The centre wicket, baking under the sun, was ready for a trial by spin and head coach Gautam Gambhir got into a good vantage point to observe proceedings. The batters played as per the expected batting order in Galle and rotation occurred to break monotony and put concentration levels to test.
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