Mumbai, India | July 28, 2026
India Squad for Sri Lanka Test Series 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for India’s two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning on August 15, 2026.
Shubman Gill will continue as captain, while KL Rahul has been named vice-captain. The squad also features a maiden Test call-up for Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain, while the availability of Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan will depend on fitness clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (COE).
Saransh Jain Earns Maiden Test Selection
The biggest talking point in the squad announcement is the inclusion of Saransh Jain, who has received his first-ever call-up to the Indian Test team.
The Madhya Pradesh all-rounder has impressed consistently in domestic cricket and has now been rewarded with an opportunity at the international level.
India’s wicketkeeping duties will be shared by:
- Rishabh Pant
- Dhruv Jurel
The batting unit also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, and Devdutt Padikkal.
Among the spin-bowling all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Manav Suthar have been selected.
Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan Await Fitness Clearance
India’s pace attack will be led by Jasprit Bumrah, alongside:
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar
However, the BCCI clarified that Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan will be available for selection only after receiving fitness clearance from the Centre of Excellence (COE).
The board also stated that Washington Sundar was unavailable for selection for the first Test, and therefore was not included in the squad.
Jadeja Returns to India’s Test Setup
Compared with India’s previous Test squad against Afghanistan, several changes have been made.
Returning Players
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jasprit Bumrah* (subject to fitness)
New Face
- Saransh Jain
Players Not Included
- Nitish Reddy
- Harsh Dubey
- Washington Sundar
Jadeja returns to the Test side after missing India’s previous Test assignment. His last Test appearance came against South Africa in November last year, while his most recent international match was played earlier this year.
India Test Squad for Sri Lanka Tour
Captain
- Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain
- KL Rahul
Full Squad
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- KL Rahul (Vice-Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Sai Sudharsan*
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Manav Suthar
- Jasprit Bumrah*
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Saransh Jain
*Selection subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE).
India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026 Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | August 15–20, 2026 | Galle |
| 2nd Test | August 23–27, 2026 | Colombo |
Key Highlights
- Shubman Gill will lead India in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
- KL Rahul has been appointed vice-captain.
- Saransh Jain receives his maiden Test call-up after strong domestic performances.
- Ravindra Jadeja returns to India’s Test squad.
- Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan are subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- The series begins with the first Test in Galle on August 15.
Reference Sources
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI): https://www.bcci.tv/
- International Cricket Council (ICC): https://www.icc-cricket.com/
