Why India could turn to Sarfaraz Khan on Galle’s turning track over Dhruv Jurel

India's team is relatively settled for the upcoming Sri Lanka Tests, barring the decision on who will partner Mohammed Siraj. The team is deliberating whether to include Sarfaraz Khan or Dhruv Jurel in the No. 5 or 6 slots. Sarfaraz's selection is surprising as he was not part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka last month.

However, the management recognized the importance of a middle-order batsman who can adapt to spin-friendly conditions. Sarfaraz has proven his worth in spin-friendly conditions during his Test matches against New Zealand and England, using the sweep shot effectively. His ability to take risks and adapt to challenging situations makes him a valuable asset for India, especially in conditions where spinners dominate.

Jurel, on the other hand, has been performing well but remains a specialist batsman and has not shown consistent performance in spin conditions. Therefore, including Sarfaraz in the lineup could provide a much-needed boost to India's batting lineup in Sri Lanka.