India Announce 15-Member Test Squad for Sri Lanka Tour: Gill to Lead, Jadeja Returns, Jain Gets Maiden Call-Up
khelworld.in | July 28, 2026
India Full Squad for the Sri Lanka Tests, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named its 15-player squad for the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, with Shubman Gill continuing as captain and KL Rahul retained as his deputy. The Ajit Agarkar-led Men’s Selection Committee confirmed the group on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation over the final combination for India’s next World Test Championship assignment.
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Series Overview
- Series: India tour of Sri Lanka 2026
- Host: Sri Lanka
- Duration: August 15 – August 27, 2026
- Format: 2 Tests
- Broadcast: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Ten Network, DD Sports
India Full Squad for the Sri Lanka Tests
- Shubman Gill (C)
- KL Rahul (VC)
- 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
Marked players (Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah) are included subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
Jadeja Back After Injury Layoff
The standout return in the squad is Ravindra Jadeja, who missed recent assignments while recovering from a tennis elbow injury picked up during the IPL 2026 season. His comeback restores a proven middle-order and left-arm spin option to a group that already carries multiple slow-bowling choices in Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar and uncapped left-arm spinner Saransh Jain — a combination clearly built with Sri Lanka’s turning tracks in mind.
Saransh Jain Earns Maiden Call-Up
Off-spinner Saransh Jain, who has impressed in domestic red-ball cricket, has been rewarded with his first senior India call-up. His inclusion, alongside Suthar, gives the team added depth and variety in the spin department heading into subcontinent conditions.
Fitness Watch: Bumrah and Sudharsan
Both Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan have been picked with an asterisk against their names, meaning their final participation depends on clearance from the BCCI’s medical team closer to the series. Meanwhile, all-rounder Washington Sundar has not been considered for the first Test, though the exact reason for his unavailability has not been detailed by the board.
Series Schedule and Venues
India’s campaign in Sri Lanka begins with a four-day practice match in Colombo from August 7–10, serving as preparation before the Test series proper. The two-match series itself is scheduled as follows:
- 1st Test: August 15–19, Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle
- 2nd Test: August 23–27, Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo
The series is currently 0–0, with neither Test yet played.
Series Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Host | Sri Lanka |
| Duration | 15 Aug – 27 Aug 2026 |
| Format | 2 Tests |
| Broadcasters | Sony LIV, Sony Sports Ten Network, DD Sports |
What This Means for Gill’s Captaincy
The tour represents another important step in Gill’s development as India’s long-term red-ball captain, coming on the back of his side’s recent WTC campaigns. With Rahul continuing as vice-captain and senior operators like Jadeja back in the fold, India head into the series with a blend of experience and fresh spin-bowling options tailored for Sri Lankan pitches.
*This report is based on the official squad announcement and subsequent verified news coverage as of July 28, 2026. Squad availability (marked with ) remains subject to final fitness clearance from the BCCI ahead of the series.
