Laxman Sivaramakrishnan Criticizes NCA Over India's Spin Bowling

Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has expressed his disappointment with the National Cricket Academy (NCA) over India's struggling spin bowling attack.

The criticism comes after India's second Test against Sri Lanka ended in a draw, with the hosts fighting back strongly to secure a draw. India had enforced the follow-on after bowling Sri Lanka out for 290, but the hosts finished on 429/9, with Sonal Dinusha remaining unbeaten on 133.

Sivaramakrishnan took to social media to question the NCA's ability to produce quality spinners, asking who the director and spin-bowling coach were during the last few years and if they did their job. He shared his concerns, stating that the NCA, now known as the Centre of Excellence (COE), has failed to produce good spinners.

India's bowlers struggled to take the final four Sri Lankan wickets on the last day of the Test, with Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja taking three wickets each. However, the team's spin-bowling effort was marred by no-balls, with Saransh Jain bowling four no-balls and Jadeja one. In total, India's spinners bowled 10 no-balls in the Test.

The issue of no-balls has been a concern for India's spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, who admitted that work is being done to correct it. The debate over India's bowling development and the role of the NCA has been sparked, with Sivaramakrishnan's criticism adding another layer to the discussion.

India still won the two-Test series 1-0, but the team's inability to complete the win despite having Sri Lanka in trouble earlier in the match has raised questions about the team's bowling attack. The NCA's role in developing India's bowling talent has come under scrutiny, with Sivaramakrishnan's comments highlighting the need for improvement.

The Indian cricket team's performance in the second Test has sparked a debate about the team's mental toughness and character. Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir praised the team's mental toughness, giving a special shoutout to Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performance.

The controversy surrounding India's spin bowling and the NCA's role in developing the team's bowling talent is likely to continue, with Sivaramakrishnan's criticism sparking a wider debate about the state of Indian cricket.

In conclusion, the Indian cricket team's performance in the second Test against Sri Lanka has raised questions about the team's bowling attack and the role of the NCA in developing the team's talent. The debate is likely to continue, with Sivaramakrishnan's criticism highlighting the need for improvement in India's spin bowling.