India adds four net bowlers ahead of Tests against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
India's cricket team has recruited Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian, and Vipraj Nigam as net bowlers for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. The Indian squad is already in Sri Lanka and will begin preparations with a four-day practice match in Colombo starting on August 7. The opening Test is scheduled to take place from August 15 to 19 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, followed by a second Test in Colombo from August 23 to 27. India's roster has faced several injury setbacks, including the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar, impacting their lineup.
- •India will play a four-day practice match starting August 7 in Colombo.
- •The first Test is scheduled from August 15 to 19 in Galle.
- •Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar will miss the series due to injuries.
- •India currently sits fifth in the World Test Championship standings.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Harsh Dubey, Vipraj Nigam among four net bowlers join India for Sri Lanka Tests
"India have already arrived in the island nation and will play a four-day practice match in Colombo from August 7 before the Test series starts. Before the Test series, India will play a three-day practice match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo starting on August 7. The opening Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19. The second and final Test will be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27.
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