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India in test cricket Sri Lanka is set to bounce back with a challenging two-match series against India, starting on August 15 at the Galle International Stadium. both teams are running World Test Championship Looking forward to consolidating their position in the cycle, the excitement for the first Test is increasing. The second match will be played in Colombo from 23rd August.

For India, this series South Africa This presents an opportunity to bounce back after a 2–0 home defeat in their previous test assignment against. However, the guests will have to manage one major concern in the bowling department, as the fast bowlers jasprit bumrah Is out due to left knee injury.

This absence has provided an opportunity for other fast bowlers to take on more responsibility, and the former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof believes that a relatively inexperienced Indian fast bowler can make a significant difference.

Farveez Maharoof named India's X-factor in Jasprit Bumrah's absence

Maharoof Gurnoor Brar Has been backed to be India's X-factor during the Test series. The former Sri Lankan cricketer is particularly impressed by the 26-year-old bowler's pace and ability to generate bounce and believes that these qualities can make him a tough challenge for the Sri Lankan batsmen. Whereas Mohammed Siraj Expected to lead India's fast bowling attack in the absence of Bumrah, Maharoof believes that there is a clear difference between the two fast bowlers, especially in terms of reverse swing with the older ball.

“The ability to reverse swing the ball, especially with the older ball, is the thing that Bumrah brings, and it will be a big loss for India. That's where I think he may lack the ability to take some wickets,” Maharoof said during a virtual media interaction organized by Sony Sports Network.

“Siraj is a good bowler, giving him all respect, but when you compare the two fast bowlers, there is a slight difference,” He added.

However, Maharoof believes that Brar can offer something different to India. The tall Punjab fast bowler has already made his mark in Sri Lanka, taking 10 wickets in an unofficial Test for India A against Sri Lanka A in Galle.

“I like Gurnoor Brar a lot. I think he can be the Maharoof explained.

How is India's bowling attack shaping up for the Sri Lanka Test?

Without Bumrah, India's fast bowling attack faces a tough test. Siraj is likely to lead, while Prasidh Krishna,brar and Auqib Nabi Provide additional options. Nabi got his first Test call-up after Bumrah was ruled out of the tour. The concern is that India's fast bowlers lack the proven Test experience and match-winning ability of Bumrah. His old ability to reverse the ball and generate breakthroughs on relatively flat subcontinental surfaces will be particularly difficult to replace.

this captain Shubman Gill And may force the team management to use their fast bowlers in aggressive, short spells, rather than relying on longer spells. Gill has recently resumed batting after recovering from a finger injury suffered during practice, which provides a boost ahead of the first Test. Also, India has a lot of strength in spin. Ravindra Jadeja And Kuldeep Yadav are expected to play important roles, while Manav Suthar And Saransh Jain Provide more options.