India, Aug. 4 -- As Team India gears up for the crucial two-match Test series against Sri Lanka beginning on August 15, the management has adopted a unique strategy to tackle the island nation's spin-friendly conditions. Although Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Vipraj Nigam and Shivang Kumar are not part of the official Test squad, all four will travel with the team as specialist net bowlers. The move underlines India's emphasis on improving its batting against spin, with each of the four bowlers offering a different style that mirrors the variety the batters are likely to face during the series.

Four Different Spin Variations To Prepare For Lankan Conditions

Sri Lankan pitches are renowned for offering assistance to spinners, particularly ...