India Announces Squad for Test Series Against Sri Lanka with Shubman Gill as Captain
India's Squad Announcement for Sri Lanka Test Series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the team for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, appointing Shubman Gill as captain and KL Rahul as vice-captain.
Prior to the Test matches, India will engage in a four-day practice match in Colombo starting August 7. The first Test is scheduled to take place at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19, followed by the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27.
Fitness Updates and Squad Adjustments
Jasprit Bumrah, the leading fast bowler, has been included in the squad, although his participation hinges on fitness approval from the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Likewise, B Sai Sudharsan's inclusion is also contingent on clearance from the COE. Washington Sundar will not be available for the first Test due to a hamstring injury, leading to Saransh Jain being called up for his first Test appearance.
Ravindra Jadeja makes a return to the squad after recovering from a tennis elbow injury sustained during the 2026 Indian Premier League, bolstering India's spin options in the subcontinental conditions.
Complete Squad for the Test Series
The squad features players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, and Devdutt Padikkal.
This Test series is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Currently, India ranks fifth in the ICC World Test Championship standings, having secured four victories, suffered four defeats, and achieved one draw across nine matches. Under Shubman Gill's leadership, India has accumulated 52 points with a Points Percentage (PCT) of 48.15.
India's Test Squad Against Sri Lanka
The selected players are as follows: Shubman Gill [C], KL Rahul [VC], Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant [WK], Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel [WK], Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah*, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, and Saransh Jain.