The pitches on the island nation are considered mostly favorable for the spinners. Batters with proper skills, techniques, and temperament will not be able to survive on these spinning tracks. Shubman Gill is equipped with all the tools.
Hashan Tillakaratne told RevSportz in a recent interview, ahead of the first match of the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test, starting on August 15, that the upcoming two matches in the Whites will be the real Test for Shubman Gill, whose batting average in the format is currently 82.76 with six centuries in nine matches as the captain of the Men in Blue.
Gill, who made his Test debut for India in 2020, has not faced Sri Lanka in a Test match yet. The upcoming series will be his first assignment in the format against the nation. Overall, the top-order batter's batting average in the red-ball format is 44.31, and his average in Asia is 47.31.
The former Sri Lankan cricketer further mentioned in the interview that the hosts will benefit from the absence of the Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah is ruled out of the series because of a knee injury in his left leg.
"Jasprit Bumrah's absence gives Sri Lanka an advantage": Hashan Tillakaratne
"It’s certainly good news for Sri Lanka because we all know how skillful Bumrah is. I think he is one of the best bowlers in world cricket today. His absence gives Sri Lanka an advantage. That said, we cannot take India lightly. They still have some excellent players,"
Ravindra Jadeja is expected to be effective against Sri Lanka
"We cannot take India’s spinners lightly. Jadeja, in particular, can be very effective in Sri Lankan conditions because of his pace, variations and vast experience," the former batter mentioned.
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