Archive · 28 Jul 2026
BCCI Announces India Squad for Sri Lanka Tests
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15, 2026.
Shubman Gill will lead the team, with KL Rahul as the vice-captain.
Notable inclusions are Saransh Jain, making his maiden call-up, and Jasprit Bumrah, whose selection is subject to fitness clearance.
The squad also includes experienced players like Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, along with young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan.
The BCCI is focusing on both experienced players and new talent for this series.
The team will have a four-day practice match in Colombo before the series begins.
BCCI announced the squad for the 2-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15, 2026.
Shubman Gill named captain, KL Rahul vice-captain.
Saransh Jain receives maiden call-up.
Jasprit Bumrah's and Sai Sudharsan's selection subject to fitness clearance.
Squad includes a mix of experienced players and young talents.
- Who
- BCCI
- What
- Announced India's squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka
- When
- July 28, 2026
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Why
- To prepare for the upcoming Test series starting August 15, 2026
Fitness Concerns
New Talent Inclusion
Bumrah's Availability
Fitness Concerns
Jasprit Bumrah's selection is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI COE.
New Talent Inclusion
The inclusion of Saransh Jain highlights the BCCI's focus on nurturing new talent.
Sai Sudharsan's Recall
Fitness Concerns
Sai Sudharsan's availability is also subject to fitness clearance.
New Talent Inclusion
His recall underscores the BCCI's emphasis on integrating promising young players.
- Series Start Date
- August 15, 2026
- Number of Matches
- 2
- Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain
- KL Rahul
- New Addition
- Saransh Jain
- Fitness Concerns
- Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan
- Practice Match
- August 7-10, Colombo
- Test Series Venues
- Galle and Colombo
Sources
BCCI Announces India Squad For Sri Lanka Tests: Bumrah's Selection Subject To Fitness, Maiden Call Up For Saransh Jain
IND vs SL Tests: MP all-rounder Saransh Jain gets maiden call-up, Bumrah and Jadeja return
