'We don't want to prepare wickets just for spinners' - Gary Kirsten calls for hard-working Test pitches in Sri Lanka

Kirsten calls for balanced Test pitches

Sri Lanka's head coach emphasises the need for surfaces that allow seamers to win matches alongside spinners.

Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal ruled out of Colombo Test against India

Mendis, Chandimal out of Colombo Test vs India

Sri Lanka face a significant availability crisis ahead of the second Test, with Pathum Nissanka also in doubt due to a wrist surgery recovery.

Sri Lanka appoint Gary Kirsten as head coach until 2028

His tenure will begin from April 15, 2026.

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'We don't want to prepare wickets just for spinners' - Gary Kirsten calls for hard-working Test pitches in Sri Lanka

Mendis, Chandimal out of Colombo Test vs India

Sri Lanka appoint Gary Kirsten as head coach until 2028