Gurnoor Brar shines in warm-up match ahead of Test debut in Galle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:33 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Gurnoor Brar showcased his skills in a warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. He took 2 wickets for 37 runs and hit four sixes in the final over, impressing coach Gautam Gambhir. With the first Test against Sri Lanka set to start on August 15, Brar's all-round performance strengthens his case for selection over Prasidh Krishna. Fellow pacer Mohammed Siraj also delivered a solid performance, helping India prepare effectively for the series.
- •Brar took 2 wickets for 37 runs in eight overs
- •Scored four sixes in the final over of the innings
- •First Test against Sri Lanka starts on August 15
- •Brar's form may impact selection decisions
- •Gambhir expressed confidence in Brar's abilities
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — Gurnoor Brar impresses in warm up game in Sri Lanka: Can the pacer make his India Test debut in Galle?
"Gurnoor Brar impressed with bat and ball in India's Sri Lanka warm-up match. Can the 6-foot-5 pacer make his India Test debut in Galle?
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