India begins Test series preparations with a three-day warm-up match. This fixture offers a valuable chance to adapt to local conditions. Batters will face a stern examination against spin-friendly pitches. The bowling attack also aims to assess conditions and gain practice. Head coach Gautam Gambhir urged players to maximize every session. India will begin their preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka with a three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI, starting on Friday at the Nondescripts Cricket Club. The fixture comes just days before the opening Test... [2444 chars]