India will commence a pivotal two-Test series against Sri Lanka on August 15. This series presents both teams with a significant chance to enhance their standings in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.
India and Sri Lanka Set for World Test Championship Matches
India and Sri Lanka will face off in two Test matches in Galle and Colombo, as part of the 2025 to 2027 World Test Championship cycle. Currently, India holds the fifth position in the standings with 52 points and a points percentage of 48.15. In contrast, Sri Lanka is in sixth place with 20 points and a points percentage of 41.67. This series marks India’s first Test assignment in Sri Lanka since their 2017 tour, where they achieved a 3-0 series sweep. Prior to that, India also secured a 2-1 series victory in Sri Lanka in 2015.
Their squad includes a mix of experienced campaigners and uncapped players, while Niroshan Dickwella has returned to the Test setup after last playing international cricket in 2023. The opening Test will begin on Friday, August 15, at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The second and final Test will start on Saturday, August 23, at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. India vs Sri Lanka Test series schedule Date Match Venue Time August 15 to 19 1st Test Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle 10:00 a.m. IST August 23 to 27 2nd Test Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo 10:00 a.m. Sri Lanka squad for India Tests Sri Lanka have selected a 16 member squad for the opening Test, with Dhananjaya de Silva as captain and Kamindu Mendis as his deputy.
Because of his ongoing left knee problem, while Sai Sudharsan was also subsequently ruled out, with Devdutt Padikkal emerging as an option in the top order, jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out. Because of injury, niroshan Dickwella returns to the Test side after an absence of three years, with regular wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis unavailable. IST The schedule was officially confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Sri Lanka Cricket.
Shubman Gill will lead India, with Gautam Gambhir continuing as head coach. However, the visitors have had to deal with several fitness issues ahead of the series. Uncapped fast bowler Auqib Nabi was brought into the squad as Bumrah’s replacement. Sri Lanka will be led by Dhananjaya de Silva and will look to make the most of familiar conditions. Experienced batter Pathum Nissanka is also missing as he continues his recovery from wrist surgery.
The 26-year-old Padikkal is all set to bat at the No. Earlier reporting noted: Padikkal, who has played a key role in RCB’s IPL titles in the last two editions, made a strong statement by scoring a brilliant unbeaten 142 off 164 balls during India’s warm-up match against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. Because the top two teams at the end of the World Test Championship league phase will qualify for the final at The Oval in London, scheduled from June 9 to 13, 2027, the stakes are particularly high. 3 spot for India in the first Test against Sri Lanka in the absence of Sai Sudharsan, who has been ruled out of the two-Test series due to a big-toe injury.
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