India Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series Announced: Saransh Jain Earns Maiden Call-Up; Jasprit Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan Subject to Fitness
Saransh Jain, 33, has earned his maiden India Test call-up for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, 2026, following impressive domestic and India A performances. The BCCI announced the squad today, July 28, 2026, with Shubman Gill leading the team. Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan are included but their availability is subject to.
Off-spinning all-rounder Saransh Jain has received his maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced today, July 28, 2026. The 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh cricketer's inclusion fills the void left by Washington Sundar, who is sidelined with a right hamstring strain and will miss at least the first Test. Shreyas Iyer Credits Coach VVS Laxman After India's Dominant 3-0 T20I Whitewash Over Zimbabwe.
Jain's selection follows a series of impressive performances, most notably his all-round brilliance for India A in Sri Lanka, where he scored an unbeaten 70 and claimed six wickets in the second unofficial Test. His strong domestic circuit form, including a Player of the Series award in the 2025 Duleep Trophy for Central Zone, has finally culminated in a national call-up after more than a decade in first-class cricket.
Squad Announcements and Fitness Updates
The Indian squad, led by Shubman Gill, will also see the return of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who makes his comeback to the red-ball setup for the first time since November 2025 after recovering from a tennis elbow injury sustained during IPL 2026. Why Cricket Was Excluded from Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow?
However, the availability of both Jasprit Bumrah and promising batter Sai Sudharsan remains subject to fitness clearance. Bumrah, who suffered a left knee injury during the second ODI against England on July 17, 2026, has been advised to rest until July 30 before reporting to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for further assessment. Sai Sudharsan, recovering from a left elbow injury sustained during IPL 2026, is also undergoing rehabilitation and requires medical clearance to feature in the series.
India's Test Squad for Sri Lanka
| Role | Player Name |
|---|---|
| Captain | Shubman Gill |
| Vice-Captain | KL Rahul |
| Batsmen | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) | |
| Sai Sudharsan* | |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | |
| Devdutt Padikkal | |
| All-rounders | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Saransh Jain | |
| Spinners | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Manav Suthar | |
| Pacers | Jasprit Bumrah* |
| Mohammed Siraj | |
| Prasidh Krishna | |
| Gurnoor Brar |
*Availability subject to fitness clearance.
IND vs SL Test Series Schedule
This two-match series is a crucial part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. India is currently placed fifth in the WTC standings with a 48.15 Points Percentage (PCT).
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice Match | August 7-10, 2026 | Nondescripts Cricket Club, Colombo | (Time TBD) |
| 1st Test | August 15-19, 2026 | Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle | 10:00 AM |
| 2nd Test | August 23-27, 2026 | Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo | 10:00 AM |
Saransh Jain, born on March 31, 1993, will be looking to make a significant impact on the international stage at 33 years old. His first-class career statistics include 2153 runs at an average of 30.75 and 182 wickets at 27.34 from 53 matches.
The upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka presents a vital opportunity for India to gain crucial World Test Championship points, with the fitness of key players like Bumrah and Sudharsan being closely monitored as the team prepares to depart for the island nation.
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