Behind spin-heavy Champions Trophy squad: Need to bat deep, tired pitches

India’s inclusion of five spinners for the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, despite historical leanings towards pace-friendly pitches, aims to lengthen the batting lineup under head coach Gautam Gambhir’s strategy. The heavy spin selection also compensates for the inexperience in the pace attack with the absence of key players like Jasprit Bumrah.

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