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India Test squad Sri Lanka series

India Test squad Sri Lanka series

National · 15 updates

Jadeja available as India weigh final fitness calls for Sri Lanka Tests

India play two Tests in Sri Lanka in August; they are currently fifth in the World Test Championship standings

India announces Test squad for Sri Lanka series

Saransh Jain gets maiden India call-up for Test series in Sri Lanka

Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's availability is subject to fitness clearance

Meet Saransh Jain, India's 33-year-old Test recruit

A consistent performer for MP, allrounder Jain is coming off his most productive Ranji season and could be a handful against a left-handed-heavy Sri Lanka side

The Harbhajan Singh hand behind Saransh Jain's India breakthrough

At 33, with a wealth of domestic cricket experience behind him, Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain on Tuesday earned his maiden India call-up. Jain impressed former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh during a five-day camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where he caught the legend's eye. Four months later, the off-spinner will board a flight to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series, starting on August 15 in Galle.

Who Is Saransh Jain? Madhya Pradesh All-Rounder Could Be India's Oldest Test Debutant In 21st Century After Sri Lanka Tests Call-Up

Jasprit Bumrah Reportedly Clears Fitness Test For Sri Lanka Series, Boosts Team India's WTC Hopes

India likely to play waiting game with Bumrah for Sri Lanka Tests | Exclusive

The 32-year-old was picked in the Shubman Gill-led squad for the series, but subject to fitness clearance. Bumrah missed the third ODI against England at Lord's due to an "impact injury" to his left knee but looked very sharp in the two fixtures he did play.

Pant trains with MS Dhoni ahead of Sri Lanka Test series; photo goes viral

Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi for the upcoming Test series. Pant is preparing for the crucial Sri Lanka series after a recent IPL season. India needs strong performances in this series for the World Test Championship. Dhoni remains away from competitive cricket due to injury concerns. He is reportedly considered for a mentorship role with Chennai Super Kings.

EXCLUSIVE: Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series

Star bowler Jasprit Bumrah will miss the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. He continues to feel discomfort in his left knee after an initial assessment. Stakeholders have decided it is not safe to push him back into cricket. A full recovery is now the primary focus for the Indian team. The two-Test series is scheduled to begin on August 15.

Bumrah ruled out of Test series in Sri Lanka

India are already without Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy for the series, while Washington Sundar will also miss at least the first Test

Bumrah likely to miss Test against Lanka

New Delhi: Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss India's two-Test series in Sri Lanka in August, with the BCCI medical team advising the premier pacer to allow more time for his recovery from a left-knee issue, according to Cricinfo. No replacement has been announced so far.Bumrah has not bowled since the second ODI of India's series against England in Cardiff on July 16. He was subsequently ruled out of the final ODI at Lord's, with the BCCI attributing his absence to an impact injury sustained while fielding in Cardiff.Following the England series, Bumrah reportedly received an injectio

Auqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India Test squad for Sri Lanka series

Auqib Nabi claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 campaign, playing a pivotal role in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph. He was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he claimed six wickets in two first-class matches.

'A Matter Of Immense Pride': CM Omar Abdullah Congratulates Auqib Nabi As J&K Pacer Scripts History With Maiden India Test Team Selection

'Neeche baith ke rah': Jaiswal recalls Rohit Sharma's scolding in Insta post

Jaiswal shared a set of pictures from India's training session as preparations began for the two-Test series. However, it was his caption that caught the attention of fans.

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