India names 15‑member Test squad for Sri Lanka series, adds uncapped spinner Saransh Jain
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15‑member squad for the two‑match Test series against Sri Lanka in August 2026. Shubman Gill has been appointed captain with KL Rahul as vice‑captain. Veteran all‑rounder Ravindra Jadeja returns after recovering from a tennis‑elbow injury.
Off‑spinner Saransh Jain earned his maiden Test call‑up, replacing injured Washington Sundar. The squad also includes Jasprit Bumrah and batsman Sai Sudharsan, whose participation will depend on fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
The first Test will be played at Galle International Stadium from 15‑19 August, followed by the second at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, from 23‑27 August. The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025‑27, with India currently fifth in the standings on 52 points.
Entities: Board of Control for Cricket in India · Jasprit Bumrah · KL Rahul · Ravindra Jadeja · Saransh Jain · Shubman Gill · Sri Lanka
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- [● 7 SOURCES] India named a 15‑member Test squad for the two‑match series against Sri Lanka. (existing)
- [● 6 SOURCES] KL Rahul was named vice‑captain. (existing)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ravindra Jadeja returned to the squad after recovering from a tennis‑elbow injury sustained during the IPL. (BCCI announcement)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The first Test will be played in Galle from August 15‑19 and the second in Colombo from August 23‑27. (existing)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Shubman Gill was appointed captain of the squad. (existing)
- [● 5 SOURCES] India currently sits fifth in the ICC World Test Championship with 52 points. (existing)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the series will depend on fitness clearance. (existing)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Saransh Jain received his maiden Test call‑up, replacing Washington Sundar who is unavailable due to injury. (existing)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The BCCI announced a 15‑member squad for the two‑match Test series against Sri Lanka scheduled for August 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] KL Rahul is appointed vice‑captain.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jasprit Bumrah's participation depends on fitness clearance.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shubman Gill is named captain of the squad.