Thilan Samaraweera backs New Zealand to handle Sri Lankan spin

Former Sri Lankan batsman Thilan Samaraweera, now part of the support staff of the New Zealand cricket team, is backing the Kiwis to negotiate the vicious turn that the Galle wicket is likely to offer in the first of the two Tests starting on August 14. Sri Lanka have named three spinners -- Lasith Embuldeniya (left-arm orthodox), Lakshan Sandakan (left-arm wristspinner) and Akila Dananjaya (the mystery spinner) in their 15-man squad. The second Test will be played in Colombo from August 22. The series is part of the World Test Championship. (Video courtesy: NZC)

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