Sunil Gavaskar rejects free-hit idea, wants fines on bowlers for no-balls in Tests
Sunil Gavaskar suggested fines for bowlers who bowl no-balls in Tests rather than introducing free-hits.
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Sunil Gavaskar suggested fines for bowlers who bowl no-balls in Tests rather than introducing free-hits.
Gavaskar wants financial penalties for no-balls rather than introducing free-hits in Test matches.
Jadeja has bowled 88 no-balls since 2021 and now has 22 straight unsuccessful DRS reviews in Tests.
Shubman Gill highlighted the need for preparation time as India prepare to face Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle on August 15.
Shubman Gill said India maintained constant contact with Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan before ruling them out of the Sri Lanka series.
Gill said Bumrah’s knee injury leaves a gap but gives other bowlers the chance to make their mark in Galle.
India's decision to pick Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar together signals a deliberate shift toward wrist-spin leadership in home conditions.
Maharoof backs Brar to provide the edge India lack without Bumrah's reverse swing.
Sai Sudharsan is out of the Sri Lanka Test series with a toe stress fracture. Devdutt Padikkal scored 142 in the warm-up and's now the leading candidate for No.3.
Ravindra Jadeja batted at number four in India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI while Shubman Gill remained absent on day two.
Devdutt Padikkal signals flexibility in batting position after earning Player of the Series honours against Sri Lanka.
Jadeja's longevity marks him as the last remaining member of India's 2015 Test generation.
Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's availability remains subject to fitness clearance ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests.
KL Rahul is expected to continue his innings after cramping on day one at Galle, with India 288 for two overnight.
India face a selection choice between Kuldeep Yadav and Saransh Jain for the Colombo Test after the wrist-spinner took one wicket in Galle.
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