India plays 600th Test today against Sri Lanka in Galle
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:23 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:23 AMYahoo Sports — Independence Day: Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill hoist Tricolour in Galle ahead of India’s historic 600th Test - WATCH
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — India play 600th Test at Galle: What happened in 1st, 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th and 500th Tests?
"India began Independence Day with a special moment in Galle as head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Shubman Gill and the Team India players gathered to hoist the Tricolour ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka. The occasion was even more special for Indian cricket as the team is playing its 600th Test on India's 80th Independence Day.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:23 AMIndependence Day: Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill hoist Tricolour in Galle ahead of India’s historic 600th Test - WATCH
India began Independence Day with a special moment in Galle as head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Shubman Gill and the Team India players gathered to hoist the Tricolour ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka. The occasion was even more special for Indian cricket as the team is playing its 600th Test on India's 80th Independence Day.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:00 AMIndia play 600th Test at Galle: What happened in 1st, 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th and 500th Tests?
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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