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   The pitch will not be the only factor India and Sri Lanka need to worry about when the first Test begins in Galle.

The coastal location of the Galle International Cricket Stadium means that crosswinds and changing weather conditions could add another layer of difficulty to the match.

Galle is already famous for its spin-friendly conditions. As the Test progresses, the surface can become increasingly challenging for batters.

However, the coastal winds could also influence bowling and fielding strategies. Bowlers may need to adjust their approach depending on the direction and strength of the wind.

One of the most interesting questions ahead of the India vs Sri Lanka first Test is how India will use its spin-bowling resources.

With the match taking place at Galle, spin is expected to play an important role as the game develops. This could give Kuldeep Yadav an opportunity to make a major impact.

Kuldeep's left-arm wrist-spin provides India with a different type of threat compared with conventional finger spin. His ability to turn the ball sharply and attack batters from different angles could become particularly valuable in the middle and later stages of the Test.