GALLE, Sri Lanka — India vs Sri Lanka Test: India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in Galle, with the visitors making one change to their playing XI after B Sai Sudharsan was ruled out injured. Devdutt Padikkal comes into the side at No. 3, while Sri Lanka handed a Test debut to 25-year-old offspinner Keshara Nuwantha.
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India 600th Test: Journey to a Historic Milestone
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India are set to enter an exclusive Test cricket landmark on their 80th Independence Day, when they face Sri Lanka in Galle for their 600th Test. The milestone will make India only the third team after England and Australia to reach 600 Tests, while a comparison of their six 100-Test blocks highlights a dramatic transformation in results, bowling strength and performances at home and overseas.
KL Rahul Backed to Shine in Sri Lanka Test Series
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed KL Rahul to play a key role in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, pointing to the wicketkeeper-batter’s experience and his ability to help younger players understand the conditions in Galle.
Shubman Gill Ready for Sri Lanka Test? Coach Gives Major Fitness Update
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India captain Shubman Gill is “very much ready” for the opening Test against Sri Lanka, spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said after the skipper returned to action during the final day of India’s warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI. Gill had missed the opening two days after taking a blow to his finger during training but returned with a 44-run knock as India successfully chased 207.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Galle Pitch, Weather and Expected XI
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India and Sri Lanka are set to begin their two-match Test series on August 15, 2026, at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, with the opening match scheduled through August 19. The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle and will test both teams in conditions expected to increasingly favour spin as the match progresses.
Sarfaraz Khan Replaces Sai Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Tests
NEW DELHI, India — Sarfaraz Khan has been named as Sai Sudharsan’s replacement in India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka after Sudharsan was ruled out with a right toe stress reaction. The first Test is scheduled to begin on August 15 in Galle, with the second Test set to be played from August 23 at the SSC in Colombo.