Shubman Gill leads India in landmark 600th Test against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
India plays its 600th Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, starting August 15, coinciding with India's 80th Independence Day. Captain Shubman Gill called the occasion a significant honor. India is looking to revive its Test performance after a challenging year, currently sitting fifth in the World Test Championship standings. The team aims for a series win, needing to secure victories to improve their chances for the next WTC final. Gill suggests the inclusion of Prasidh Krishna in the playing XI alongside a strong spin attack.
- •India has played 599 Tests, winning 186 matches.
- •The match coincides with Sri Lanka's 50th Test at Galle.
- •India lost 10 of its last 20 Tests under coach Gautam Gambhir.
- •Gill aims to lead India to six or seven wins for WTC contention.
- •India expected to feature a three-pronged spin attack.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — India's red-ball reset: Shubman Gill leads India into 600th Test against spin-heavy Sri Lanka
"Only England (1,097) and Australia (883) have played more Tests than India. Since beginning their Test journey at Lord’s in 1932, India have won 186 matches, lost 188 and drawn 224, with one famous tie. The significance of the occasion, however, is matched by the challenge facing Gill’s men. India have slipped to fifth in the World Test Championship standings after losing 10 of their 20 Tests under Gambhir.
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