India announces Test squad for Sri Lanka series with Shubman Gill as captain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
India has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The series begins on August 15 at Galle, with Shubman Gill appointed as captain. Key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja return, while Washington Sundar is unavailable due to injury. Saransh Jain, 33, earns his first call-up, serving as a replacement for Sundar, although it is uncertain if he will play in the first Test.
- •First Test set for August 15-19, 2026, in Galle.
- •Bumrah and Sudharsan's participation depends on medical clearance.
- •Saransh Jain called up after strong domestic performance.
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — India squad for Sri Lanka Tests: Shubman Gill returns as captain for two-match series
"India have announced their Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka.
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