By: Drcricket7 Staff
It would be a litmus test for Team India, led by Virat Kohli, in three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 11 at the Galle International Stadium.
Without the likes of senior players, the young team would have to play out of their skins to get the better of Sri Lanka, as the conditions would be testing for them.
With skipper Virat Kohli belief in the policy of playing five bowlers, it would be important for the lower-order to contribute.
According to India batting coach, Sanjay Bangar, Team India has a solid lower-order, featuring the likes of Harbhajan Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Prior to the 1st Test against Sri Lanka, Sanjay Bangar pointed out the performance of Bhuvneshwar Kumar in England, saying he is capable of playing in the testing conditions.
“I think there is a lot of value in the lower order,” Sanjay Bangar said. “If you look at our lower order, Ashwin and Harbhajan have both got two Test hundreds.”
“We all know what Bhuvneshwar is capable of because of the kind of innings and contributions that he made in England which is considered to be the most testing of conditions.”
“There is a lot of value to be unearthed and definitely it was a clear indication that we are looking for contributions from the lower order as well and we do have a lot of faith in them and we are hoping they will deliver in crunch situations for the team.”
