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India vs Sri Lanka First Test – Coach Considers Three Left‑Arm Spin Bowlers

India and Sri Lanka are playing the opening match of a Test cricket series.

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First Test match of the India‑Sri Lanka series.

Morne Morkel proposes using three left‑arm spin bowlers.

Spin bowling relies on turning the ball to challenge batters.

Three spin bowlers would be a rare tactical move.

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Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has said he may select three left‑arm spin bowlers for the match.

Left‑arm spin bowlers deliver the ball with a left hand and aim to turn it sharply.

Choosing three such bowlers would be an unusual strategy in Test cricket.

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5 words

Test cricket

the longest format of cricket, played over up to five days

spin bowler

a bowler who makes the ball spin to deceive the batter

left‑arm spin bowler

a bowler who uses the left hand to spin the ball

strategy

a planned way of playing to gain an advantage

fast bowler

a bowler who delivers the ball at high speed

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