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The India National Cricket Team is heading into the second and final Test against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team with confidence after winning the first Test in Galle by 165 runs. After the much-needed victory, India needs to solve the question of whether Kuldeep Yadav should continue in the playing XI.<\/p>\n
Kuldeep Yadav is one of India’s most experienced bowlers, but his performance in the opening Test was not as effective as expected. With India looking to complete a whitewash in Colombo, there are three strong reasons why the team could consider a change. Amid this, Cheteshwar Pujara explains why Manav Suthar should avoid IPL<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kuldeep Yadav had a poor outing in the Galle Test, where other young spinner Manav Suthar shone bright and played a key role in the Indian team\u2019s massive victory over Sri Lanka. The wrist-spinner struggled to trouble the Sri Lankan batters, who took him confidently.<\/p>\n The Sri Lankan batters used sweeps and came down the pitch and attacked whenever he bowled a little short or missed his line. Because of this, Kuldeep could not create the pressure. His variations also didn\u2019t work, as the Sri Lankan players seemed to read his bowling better and played him with more confidence. He finished with 1\/65 in 14 overs and 0\/38 in 11 overs across the innings in Galle.<\/p>\n But Manav Suthar had an excellent outing, taking 10 wickets in Galle. With Suthar already making a strong impact, India could consider dropping Kuldeep Yadav and changing their bowling combination for the second Test. Amid this, KL Rahul reveals Manav Suthar\u2019s biggest speciality<\/a>.<\/p>\n India\u2019s bowling attack lacks variety in the spin department, so adding an off-spinner could be a really effective consideration for the team in the second and final Test in Colombo.<\/p>\n The Sri Lankan top order is packed with dangerous left-handed batters. And that\u2019s where an off-spinner can make things tough for them by creating a different angle and bringing the ball away from the bat.<\/p>\n Saransh Jain could be considered for this role. The off-spinner has been doing well in domestic first-class cricket. He can bowl long spells, keep the runs under control, and build pressure from one end.<\/p>\n The all-rounder can provide India with an off-spin option and add variety to the attack. Manav Suthar is a left-arm spinner, while Saransh is an off-spinner. Having two spinners with different styles could make India’s spin attack more dangerous for the Sri Lankan batters.<\/p>\n The main reason why India can think about dropping Kuldeep Yadav is the excellent performance of Manav Suthar in the first Test against Sri Lanka. The young left-arm spinner\u2019s 10-wicket haul in Galle showed that he is ready to take the big responsibility.<\/p>\n Suthar bowled with patience, kept a good line and length, and continued to attack the Sri Lankan batters. He also bowled long spells without losing control. His ability to turn the ball and use his arm-ball gives him different ways to trouble batters. He can handle pressure and perform<\/p>\n If India decides to drop Kuldeep, they will still have a strong spin attack. Suthar can take the main responsibility as the lead spinner, while Saransh Jain can come in as the off-spinner and provide support from the other end with his accuracy and control of the run flow.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nKuldeep Yadav is going through a rough patch got targeted by Sri Lankan batters<\/h2>\n
India needs an off-spinner for better balance in the playing XI<\/h2>\n
Manav Suthar ready to handle responsibility as India’s lead spinner<\/h2>\n