India plays 600th Test today against Sri Lanka in Galle

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

India plays 600th Test today against Sri Lanka in Galle
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India's cricket team is set to play its 600th Test match today at Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka, coinciding with the nation's 80th Independence Day. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, India aims to join England and Australia as the only teams to reach this milestone. The match marks a historic moment in Indian cricket, reflecting its evolution from its first Test in 1932 to the modern era. Previously, India has celebrated various landmarks in its Test history, including the 100th against England in 1967 and the 500th against New Zealand in 2020.

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  • India's first Test was in 1932 against England at Lord's.
  • The team has had 38 captains since its inception.
  • Virat Kohli is India's most successful Test captain.
  • India won its 500th Test match against New Zealand in 2020.
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The men-in-Blue, led by Shubman Gill, are set to become only the third team after England and Australia to reach the milestone, that too on the day when the nation is celebrating its 80th Independence Day from the colonial rule..

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