Persistent Rain in Kolkata Spoiled touring Sri Lanka’s final practice session before first test here, starting from tomorrow at iconic Eden Garden.
Earlier in the morning, team India’s practice session was also called off due to bad weather and light showers. More Worryingly, though, there are chance of showers during the first three days of the first test, according to Met department, which may affect the final outcome of the match.
After a historic winning streak this home season, in which Virat Kohli led team India have already comprehensively defeated Australia and New Zealand, the home side will look to dominate Sri Lanka as well.
Almost all the Indian batsmen were in top form during the shorter formats series against Australia and New Zealand, and will look to carry on their form in the longest format as well. attention will be on the spin duo of R. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja as well, as they will play for the India after a while, after being ignored for the shorter formats.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will look to reverse their dismal performance against India. They have already been whitewashed during their home series in all three formats in August-September and will look to bounce back from those humiliating defeats.
