Archive · 26 Jul 2026
India Focuses on Pace Attack for Sri Lanka Test Series
India is getting ready for a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting on August 15.
The team's selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will pick the squad, focusing on fast bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.
They are also considering new players like Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar.
The team needs to decide on the number three batsman spot and whether to include Ravindra Jadeja.
They also have to think about their spin bowlers, with options like Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav.
The series is important for preparing for future matches against New Zealand and Australia.
India will tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series starting August 15.
The selection committee will focus on pace attack, including Bumrah and Siraj.
New pacers like Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Akash Deep, and Auqib Nabi are under consideration.
The number three batsman spot is up for debate between Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal.
Ravindra Jadeja's inclusion is a tricky decision due to his experience and recent exclusion from ODIs.
- Who
- India's cricket team and selection committee
- What
- Selection of the Test squad for the Sri Lanka series
- When
- Series starts on August 15
- Where
- Galle and Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Why
- To prepare for upcoming Test series and World Test Championship
Inclusion of Ravindra Jadeja
Exploring New Talent
Ravindra Jadeja's Selection
Inclusion of Ravindra Jadeja
Jadeja should be included due to his experience and all-round skills.
Exploring New Talent
New talent like Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Akash Deep, and Auqib Nabi should be given a chance.
- Series Start Date
- August 15
- Number of Matches
- 2
- Venues
- Galle and Colombo
- Key Pacers
- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
- Potential New Pacers
- Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Akash Deep, Auqib Nabi
- Spin Options
- Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey, Saransh Jain, Kuldeep Yadav
- No.3 Slot Contenders
- Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal