India’s Test squad gears up for Sri Lanka with Ajinkya Rahane demanding pure intent. Rahane is backing spinner Kuldeep Yadav, citing his massive growth over five years and refined air-speed mastery.

Despite previous selection hurdles, the veteran insists Kuldeep is a lethal wicket-taker. As the Galle series looms, India must ditch defensive habits to dominate on true, early-day surfaces.

It’s game time.