March 29, 2024

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Murali Terms India Favorite in Upcoming Sri Lanka Tour

Murali Terms India Favorite in Upcoming Sri Lanka Tour

By: Tarish Bhatt

Team India

Sri Lanka recently faced a shocking defeat off the hands of Zimbabwe. They also failed to reach the semifinals of the Champions Trophy. Their next assignment is against the heavyweights Indians.

The Indian team will be touring the Island nation for three Tests, five one-dayers and a one-off T20I. Sri Lanka spin legend, Muttiah Muralitharan, has called India the favorites in the upcoming tour.

“Obviously, India are the favourites,” Murali said. “Sri Lanka are not playing well and India can capitalise on that.”

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“The spin combo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will do well in Sri Lanka if the hosts decide to roll out turning tracks. The real challenge for India will come in South Africa,” he concluded.

Murali, however, distanced himself from commenting on the dipping form of the Sri Lankan team. He also didn’t comment on the ongoing coaching crisis in the Sri Lanka team.

“Since I retired, I’ve been in and out the country, so I don’t really understand what’s happening there,” Murali insisted. “Without knowing, giving my thoughts won’t be right.”

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