# India vs Sri Lanka Test series: injuries and milestones > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-cricket-test-series-in-sri-lanka > Updated: 2026-08-10T10:07:13.000Z. Sources: 73. Developments: 8. India’s 15-man Test squad is preparing for a two-match series against Sri Lanka starting 15 August in Galle and Colombo. The series is a critical component of the ICC World Test Championship cycle. To encourage interest, Sri Lanka Cricket has announced free admission for spectators at specific gates in both stadiums. India faces a significant injury crisis. Captain Shubman Gill, who missed early warm-up play due to a right ring finger injury, returned to the nets and scored 44 runs during a six-wicket victory against a Sri Lanka XI in a Colombo warm-up match. Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed Gill is “very much ready” for the first Test. Other major absences include Jasprit Bumrah, who has been ruled out due to a knee injury, resulting in the inclusion of Auqib Nabi. Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out due to a right toe stress reaction; Sarfaraz Khan, a Mumbai batter, has been named as his replacement. Analysts note that Sarfaraz’s inclusion, driven by his ability to play spin, may impact the tactical balance of the middle order. Additional unavailable players include Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy. In the warm-up match, Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 142, while Mohammed Siraj secured the win by hitting three consecutive sixes in the final over. Kuldeep Yadav was rested during the second innings as a precaution, though Bahutule stated there are no fitness concerns. Several players face significant milestones in the upcoming series. Gill could surpass Joe Root as the leading run-scorer in the current WTC cycle or break Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries as an Indian Test captain. Ravindra Jadeja is two wickets away from 350 Test wickets, and Kuldeep Yadav requires one wicket to reach 250 international wickets in Asian conditions. ## Claims - Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during a practice session on Thursday (6 Aug 2026). (corroborated by 13 sources) - Shubman Gill will miss Day 1 of the warm‑up match against Sri Lanka XI as a precaution. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The warm‑up match was reduced from four days to three and played at the Nondescripts Cricket Club ground in Colombo starting 7 August 2026. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The two‑match Test series between India and Sri Lanka starts on 15 August 2026 at Galle International Stadium and ends on 27 August 2026 in Colombo. (corroborated by 7 sources) - KL Rahul will captain India in the warm‑up match in Gill’s absence. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Sri Lanka Cricket announced free public entry for both Test matches, with Gate 4 at Galle and Gates 3, 4, 5, 7 at Colombo. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of the series due to a left‑knee injury. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025‑27, with India currently fifth in the standings. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: India begins Test series in Sri Lanka aiming for historic wins India begins a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka on August 15, aiming for a 2-0 sweep to overtake West Indies in all-time Test wins and milestone achievements for Ravindra Jadeja. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-begins-test-series-in-sri-lanka-aiming-for-historic-wins ### 2026-08-10: Sarfaraz Khan joins India Test squad for Sri Lanka series Sarfaraz Khan has joined India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series as an injury replacement for Sai Sudharsan, following a strong domestic season and proven ability against spin. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarfaraz-khan-replaces-sai-sudharsan-for-indias-sri-lanka-tests ### 2026-08-09: Shubman Gill confirmed fit for Test series against Sri Lanka India's spin coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed captain Shubman Gill is fit for the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka after a precautionary absence in a warm-up match. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shubman-gill-confirmed-fit-for-test-series-against-sri-lanka ### 2026-08-09: Sri Lanka offers free entry for India Test series Sri Lanka will offer free stadium entry for India's upcoming Test series to boost youth engagement. India recently beat a Sri Lanka XI in a practice match, led by Mohammed Siraj and Yashasvi Jaiswal. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-offers-free-entry-for-india-test-series ### 2026-08-09: India vs Sri Lanka Test series: Key records for Indian players Indian players Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav are poised to break major cricket records during the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-vs-sri-lanka-test-series-key-records-for-indian-players ### 2026-08-08: India beats Sri Lanka XI in warm-up match ahead of Test series India defeated Sri Lanka Cricket XI by six wickets in a Colombo warm-up match, highlighted by Mohammed Siraj's late hitting and the successful return of captain Shubman Gill from a finger injury. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shubman-gill-and-rising-cricketers-identified-as-potential-successors-to-crickets-elite ### 2026-08-08: Sarfaraz Khan replaces Sai Sudharsan for India's Sri Lanka Test series Sarfaraz Khan has replaced the injured Sai Sudharsan in India's Test squad for the upcoming series in Sri Lanka. India also faces other fitness setbacks including Jasprit Bumrah's absence. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-offers-free-entry-for-india-test-series-to-boost-crowds ### 2026-08-06: Sri Lanka Cricket offers free stadium entry for India Test series Sri Lanka Cricket will allow free stadium entry for the India Test series (Galle 15‑19 Aug, Colombo 23‑27 Aug). India’s Shubman Gill missed the warm‑up match with a finger injury; KL Rahul captained, while Jas‑ 39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shubman-gill-thumb-injury-ahead-of-india-sri-lanka-test-series --- Cite as: India vs Sri Lanka Test series: injuries and milestones. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/india-cricket-test-series-in-sri-lanka