India's spin attack bowled 10 no-balls against Sri Lanka in Colombo, marking the third-highest tally by a spin unit in a Test since 2021.
The sloppiness of Indian bowlers was shocking in Colombo (Image Source: X/@BCCI)
Aug 28, 2026
01:27 pm
What's the storyA frustrated Indian unit had to settle for a draw in the second and final Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
While Sonal Dinusha's twin tons headlined Sri Lanka's resilience, the sloppiness of Indian bowlers also came under the scanner.
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