'I would be very worried': Ex-Sri Lankan cricketer names India's biggest weapon

Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof has named India's most potent weapon for the upcoming Test against Sri Lanka. With Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar missing from the first Test due to injury, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav will likely open the bowling for India. However, the selection of a third spinner is a major question mark.Maharoof believes Manav Suthar, a young left-arm spinner, could have an advantage over uncapped off-spinner Saransh Jain.

Suthar's ability to extract bounce from the surface may prove more useful in the Sri Lankan conditions than Jain's off-spin variation. Despite this, Maharoof favors the inclusion of two left-arm spinners alongside Kuldeep Yadav, as he sees Suthar's bounce generation as a significant asset.The 31-year-old off-spinner has made a strong start to his international career, claiming seven wickets on debut against Afghanistan.

Jain, while talented, is yet to make his India debut but showed promise during his tour of Sri Lanka with India A. Maharoof expects India to field a balanced attack of three spinners and two seamers, relying on their spinners to counter Rishabh Pant's threat.Pan's unorthodox approach and ability to change the game within a short period make him a significant worry for Sri Lanka.

Despite scoring just two and 28 in India's recent warm-up game, Maharoof believes Pant's potential to transform a match could make him a dangerous opponent, especially against the Sri Lankan spin attack.