Tough when you don't play much Test: Lanka coach Kirsten after India loss
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, NDTV Sports
India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle, taking 372 for 4 and Sri Lanka 206 for 10. Manav Suthar took ten wickets, including a six‑wicket haul in the final innings. Sri Lanka lost two of their three Tests under coach Gary Kirsten, including a defeat against the West Indies in Antigua. Kirsten said Sri Lanka’s lack of regular Test matches hampers the players’ ability to perform in the format and called for a bowling attack capable of taking 20 wickets consistently. He welcomed a busier Test schedule, with six more Tests lined up over the next six months. The team aims to turn the progress made in recent matches into tangible results.
Why it matters
The result keeps Sri Lanka waiting for their first Test win under Kirsten, affecting the morale of the team and the fans. It also signals to selectors the need for more Test exposure to build a competitive side.
Read the original report — Times of India
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