Sri Lanka vs India 2017: India's probable playing XI for third Test

Bowlers

With Jadeja gone, Kuldeep Yadav is likely to get a game

An untimely suspension for the world's No.1 Test bowler has paved the way for a youngster to get a look in and make his presence felt. Although Axar Patel was flown in straight from South Africa, and is a like for like replacement for Ravindra Jadeja, a certain Kuldeep Yadav, waiting in the wings, is most likely to get a starting spot. His deliveries extracted ample turn on his debut against Australia: a similar spell could spell doom to the already depleted Lankans.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant Sharma's wait in the dressing room could get a bit longer, for Kohli might retain his pace duo of Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav for one more game. The two haven't been running through the opposition, but have made sure that the pressure stays on the batsmen while the spinners continue to eat away from the other end.