The BCCI has announced India's squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning on August 15 in Galle. Shubman Gill will lead the side, with KL Rahul named vice-captain. The biggest talking points are the return of Ravindra Jadeja, the maiden Test call-up for Saransh Jain, and the fitness-dependent inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah.
The series will mark India's first overseas Test assignment in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
Saransh Jain Receives Maiden Test Call-Up
Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain has been rewarded for his impressive performances with India-A during the recent Sri Lanka tour.
His recent performances include:
Unbeaten 70 runs in the second four-day match
Six wickets in the same game
Saransh also boasts an impressive first-class record:
2,223 runs in 54 matches at an average of 31.75
188 first-class wickets
His consistent performances have earned him a place in the senior national squad for the first time.
Jadeja Returns; Bumrah Awaits Fitness Clearance
Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja returns to strengthen India's spin attack.
Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan have been included in the squad, but both will only feature if declared fully fit before the series.
On the other hand:
Nitish Kumar Reddy misses out due to injury.
Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the first Test because of a hamstring injury.
Batting Core Remains Unchanged
India is expected to continue with its established batting order.
Openers: KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal
No. 4: Captain Shubman Gill
Middle Order: Devdutt Padikkal
Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Reserve Keeper: Dhruv Jurel
Spin and Pace Attack
India's spin department features:
Ravindra Jadeja
Kuldeep Yadav
Manav Suthar
Manav Suthar impressed on his Test debut with seven wickets and retains his place.
The pace attack includes:
Jasprit Bumrah (subject to fitness)
Mohammed Siraj
Prasidh Krishna
Gurnoor Brar, who claimed 10 wickets against Sri Lanka-A and could push for a place in the playing XI.
Series Schedule
1st Test: August 15 – Galle
2nd Test: August 23 – SSC Stadium, Colombo
The series is crucial for both teams in the ongoing World Test Championship 2025–27 campaign.
India Dominates Head-to-Head Record
India has historically enjoyed the upper hand in Test cricket against Sri Lanka.
Total Test series: 17
India won: 10
Sri Lanka won: 3
Drawn: 4
Sri Lanka has not defeated India in a Test series since 2008, extending an 18-year wait for a series victory over their Asian rivals.
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