India will begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Aug. 15 in Galle, marking their first Test tour of the island nation since 2017. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle, with the second Test scheduled in Colombo.
India Squad Update
The visitors have named a 15-player squad led by captain Shubman Gill, with KL Rahul serving as vice-captain. India's line-up is boosted by the return of veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after recovering from a tennis elbow issue.
India suffered a major blow as star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out on medical advice due to a lingering knee problem, with Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi named as his replacement. All-rounder Washington Sundar will also miss the opening Test, opening the door for off-spinner Saransh Jain.
Ahead of the main series, India will fine-tune their preparations with a three-day warm-up match in Colombo from Aug. 7. The fixture is expected to give the batting line-up valuable time at the crease while allowing the bowlers to gauge the local conditions before the series gets underway.
Sri Lanka Squad Update
Dhananjaya De Silva will lead the 16-member squad which was announced on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Kamindu Mendis will be the vice-captain. Sri Lanka have roped in Niroshan Dickwella in place of injured Kusal Mendis, with the former featuring after a gap of nearly three years. Pasindu Sooriyabandara has also been added to the squad in the absence of star opener Pathum Nissanka who is still recovering from wrist injury.
India Tour Of Sri Lanka 2026: Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Warm-up Match | Aug. 7–9, 2026 | NCC, Colombo | 10 a.m. |
| 1st Test | Aug. 15–19, 2026 | Galle International Stadium, Galle | 10 a.m. |
| 2nd Test | Aug. 23–27, 2026 | Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo | 10 a.m. |
Where To Watch India vs Sri Lanka Tests Live In India
All matches of India Tour Of Sri Lanka 2026 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network.
India Tour Of Sri Lanka 2026: Live Streaming
Live streaming of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India.
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India Tour Of Sri Lanka 2026: Squads
India: Shubman Gill (c), KL Rahul (vice-capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), B Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain
*Subject to fitness clearance
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya De Silva, Lahiru Udana, Nishan Madushka, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
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