Sri Lanka vs India 2017: Five reasons why Sri Lanka will not pose India any threat in the final Test

#1 Rangana Herath's injury

Herath has had a forgettable series but his presence would have been vital

The series was dubbed as Rangana Herath vs India but all that was squashed on the first day at Galle when Shikhar Dhawan, looking like one of the Three Musketeers, walked out and ripped apart the Lankan spinner. Herath went at four an over and never really recovered from the horror show. He had been treated in similar fashion in 2015 when India toured the nation and there is nothing to suggest the trend could have changed at Pallekele.

That said, he is an experienced bowler with a terrific record at home and his sheer presence would have aided Sri Lanka. Without him, the Lankan spin attack looks dismal and it would be a surprise if India do not make merry.