Galle, Aug. 14 -- India captain Shubman Gill highlighted the prominent role of spin in both India and Sri Lanka, while pointing to the extra bounce and influence of wind as key differences ahead of the first Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

With the series beginning on Saturday, Gill interacted with the media on the eve of the first Test and said the conditions in Galle share similarities with certain venues in India, particularly those with red-soil pitches.

"A big similarity is that spinners play a huge role in both countries. Also, once the ball gets old, the fast bowlers play a significant role here as well. In terms of differences, it depends on where you're playing in India, as the soil vari...