India to select Test squad for Sri Lanka tour amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 9:51 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
India's men's senior selection committee will meet soon to finalize the squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. The potential absence of Washington Sundar due to a hamstring injury is the primary concern, with selectors awaiting further medical clarity. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are likely to return after missing previous matches. India's poor Test performances have increased the urgency for a strong showing in this series to enhance their World Test Championship qualification hopes. The team is expected to depart for Sri Lanka on August 4, with a warm-up match planned.
- •India's Test squad set to be announced this week for Sri Lanka tour.
- •Washington Sundar's hamstring injury complicates selection decisions.
- •Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja expected to return to the squad.
- •India will play a four-day warm-up match before the Tests.
- •The squad needs to perform well to boost World Test Championship standings.
- 9:51 AMYahoo Sports — India Test squad for Sri Lanka tour likely this week; selectors sweat over Washington Sundar
"India's selectors are set to pick the squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, with Washington Sundar's hamstring injury the biggest selection concern. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to return, while decisions on Sundar's replacement and the all-rounder balance remain pending. India need a strong series to boost their World Test Championship qualification hopes.
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