3 selection headaches for Shubman Gill ahead of Sri Lanka 1st Test

1. Who partners Ravindra Jadeja in the spin attack?

Ravindra Jadeja is set to make his much-anticipated return to Test cricket and is an automatic pick in the playing XI. The experienced all-rounder not only brings control and wicket-taking ability with the ball but also adds immense value with the bat lower down the order. The bigger question is who partners Jadeja, with India potentially opting for three specialist spinners.

Kuldeep Yadav is expected to be the first-choice second spinner because of his vast international experience and his wrist spin, which offers a different challenge to batters. However, Manav Suthar enhanced his credentials with an impressive debut against Afghanistan, while Saransh Jain has also entered the selection conversation after earning his maiden Test call-up.

Given the conditions expected in Galle, India could be tempted to field three spinners. If that happens, Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir will have a difficult decision to make between experience, form, and variety in the spin department.