India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has revealed that Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm wrist-spinner, may miss the first Test in Galle due to a precautionary rest. After bowling 18 overs during the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, Kuldeep was kept out of the second innings as he wanted to assess his body's response to the workload. While Kuldeep rested, other spinners like Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar were given extended spells to prepare for the Test series. The surface in the warm-up game initially offered limited assistance to slow bowlers but began to turn as the match progressed, providing a useful understanding of conditions. The warm-up was primarily about acclimatizing to local conditions and giving players an opportunity to understand how the pitches behave. India captain Shubman Gill, who was hit on his right hand during a net session, returned later in the game after a precautionary rest. The upcoming series is crucial for India as they are currently fifth in the World Test Championship standings, making it an important one in their campaign. With Jadeja, Suthar, Saransh Jain, and Kuldeep all offering different qualities, selecting the spin combination could be one of India's key decisions.