Gautam Gambhir rallies India ahead of Sri Lanka Test series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the Test squad in Colombo on August 6, urging players to prepare thoroughly for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. The team is set to play a warm-up match against a Sri Lanka XI from August 7 to 9, prior to the first Test on August 15 in Galle. Gambhir emphasized the importance of mental and physical readiness, particularly against spin bowling, as many players are new to Sri Lankan conditions. Injury concerns surround the squad, with Jasprit Bumrah sidelined due to a knee injury and Washington Sundar ruled out with a hamstring issue. Newly welcomed players Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi joined the training camp with the team also enhancing preparations by including domestic spinners as net bowlers.
- •Gautam Gambhir emphasizes thorough preparation for Sri Lanka Tests.
- •India's warm-up match starts August 7 before the first Test.
- •Key players focus on improving against spin bowling.
- •Injuries sidelined Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar.
- •Newcomers Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi join the squad.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — 'We must be ready with every answer': Gautam Gambhir's rallying cry before Sri Lanka Tests
"Coach Gautam Gambhir urged the Indian Test squad for complete preparation against Sri Lanka. The team began training and will play a warm-up match before the first Test. Several frontline batters are working on their game against spin bowling. Newcomers Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi were welcomed to the squad.
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