Bowling Accuracy in Focus as India Prepares for Afghanistan T20s

India finished the Sri Lanka Test tour with a 1‑0 series win, winning the Galle Test by 165 runs and drawing the Colombo match when the bowlers could not dismiss the lower‑order batsmen in the second innings.

The series saw standout contributions from debut batsman Devdutt Padikkal and pacer Manish Suthar. However, the Indian pace attack was flagged for lack of discipline after 13 no‑balls were recorded in the second Test.

Sunil Gavaskar, a voice of authority in Indian cricket, urged immediate corrective action, noting that while a batsman can control his guard, a bowler must ensure his delivery stride stays within limits. He highlighted the availability of run‑up measurement tools that remove any excuse for overstepping.

India’s calendar now moves to a three‑match T20 International series against Afghanistan, scheduled for 13, 15 and 17 September at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, where the side will look to project its strength.