International
Saransh Jain earns maiden India call-up for Sri Lanka Tests
Shubman Gill to lead India's 15-member squad in the two-Test series beginning August 15 in Galle, with Saransh Jain receiving his first national call-up while Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan await fitness clearance
TDJ News Service
28 Jul, 2026
New Delhi: India on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with off-spinner Saransh Jain earning his maiden national call-up. The series will also mark India's first red-ball assignment after the recent international break, with the team scheduled to play a four-day practice match in Colombo from August 7.
The Men's Selection Committee retained Shubman Gill as captain, while experienced opener KL Rahul has been named vice-captain for the tour.
The squad features a blend of established names and emerging talent, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna forming the core of the side. Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, all-rounder Manav Suthar, pacer Gurnoor Brar and batter Devdutt Padikkal have also been included.
The biggest talking point, however, is the inclusion of Saransh Jain, who has received his first-ever call-up to the Indian Test squad following consistent performances in domestic cricket.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) clarified that the availability of batter Sai Sudharsan and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE).
The selectors also confirmed that all-rounder Washington Sundar was unavailable for selection for the first Test.
India's 15-member squad for the Sri Lanka Tests comprises: **Shubman Gill (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal and Saransh Jain.**
The two-match Test series will begin with the **first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium (GICS), Galle, from August 15 to 19, before the teams move to Colombo for the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground from August 23 to 27. India will also play a four-day practice match in Colombo beginning August 7 as part of their preparations.
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