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India's Test campaign in Sri Lanka

Overview

In early August, commentators noted that all‑rounder Ravindra Jadeja had shifted from a defensive bowler to an attacking wicket‑taker, improving his mindset and boosting India’s red‑ball prospects ahead of a Test series in Sri Lanka that begins on August 15. His recent performances in Sri Lanka, including a five‑wicket haul and a 70‑run knock, were highlighted as key to the team’s recovery after a whitewash by South Africa.

A few days later, the Indian board announced a 15‑man squad for the tour, with Shubman Gill as captain and Jadeja among the seam‑spin options. In a three‑day warm‑up match in Colombo, Jadeja claimed his first wicket and contributed with the bat, while Sri Lanka posted a solid opening partnership. The series will also see Jadeja chase his 400th Test wicket, a milestone that would place him among a select group of Indian bowlers.

Entities

Ravindra Jadeja · Cheteshwar Pujara · Gurnoor Brar · Shubman Gill · India cricket team

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ravindra Jadeja spearheads India's Test campaign in Sri Lanka

    Ravindra Jadeja returns for India's Test series in Sri Lanka, boasting strong career stats against the hosts and taking his first wicket in a Colombo warm‑up match.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ravindra Jadeja's attacking shift bolsters India's Test outlook

    Cheteshwar Pujara and Deep Dasgupta praise Ravindra Jadeja's new attacking mindset and experience as key for India's upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka.

Sources

dnaindia.com · dtnext.in · munsifdaily.com · oneturf.news · sportskeeda.com