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India Test squad selection 2026 Squad Selection for Sri Lanka Series
On 28 July 2026 the BCCI released The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15‑member squad for the two‑Test two‑match Test series against Sri Lanka in August, naming August 2026. Shubman Gill as captain and was named captain, with KL Rahul as vice‑captain. Veteran vice‑captain, and veteran all‑rounder Ravindra Jadeja returned after injury, while injury. The squad list introduced uncapped off‑spinner Saransh Jain was added to replace Jain, who replaced the injured Washington Sundar. Sundar, alongside established players such as Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan. Two days later, coverage later a profile of Jain highlighted Jain’s personal story: his age—33—and his journey to the 33‑year‑old off‑spinning all‑rounder from Madhya Pradesh earned national team. The piece noted his first Test call‑up after strong Ranji Trophy performances and a successful season, performance on the India A tour of Sri Lanka. The piece noted his admiration for spin greats Harbhajan Singh Lanka, and Ravichandran Ashwin, his historic potential to become the first player since Robin Singh to debut for India after 33. Jain credited mentorship he received from Singh, Harbhajan Singh and his cricketing lineage through his father, former MP off‑spinner Subodh Jain. Statistics from the 2025‑26 domestic season were provided, Jain, and detailed his first‑class statistics, underscoring the significance of his readiness for international debut. selection within the broader squad announcement.