India starts warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI ahead of Test series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:21 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
India begins a three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka XI at the NCC in Colombo. Led by Shubman Gill, the team feels fresh following intense training sessions, despite some injury concerns for key players Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar. Coach Gautam Gambhir is optimistic, stating the squad is well-prepared for the upcoming two-Test series starting August 15. Six squad members have previous experience in similar conditions, having played in the India A vs Sri Lanka A series last month. India's recent mixed performances in Test cricket have raised questions, with a series draw in England and a loss against South Africa last year.
- •India plays Sri Lanka XI in a warm-up match in Colombo.
- •The match is part of preparations for the series starting August 15.
- •Injury concerns include Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar.
- •India seeks to improve after mixed recent Test performances.
- •Six players have acclimatization experience from India A matches.
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"India begin their three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka XI at the NCC in Colombo today. The Shubman Gill-led unit has already had two intense training sessions and a largely rested squad means the team feels fresh for the crucial series starting August 15. There are some injury concerns: Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Sai Sudharsan. However, the squad has enough quality to secure a scoreline that keeps their World Test Championship final chances alive.
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