India Announces Squad for Two-Test Series Against Sri Lanka with Jadeja's Return
India has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja returns after recovering from a tennis elbow injury, while pacer Jasprit Bumrah and batter Sai Sudharsan are included subject to fitness clearance. Washington Sundar is unavailable for the first Test due to injury, with Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain earning a maiden call-up. The series is crucial for India's WTC standings as they aim to secure vital points.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 31/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 26 Jul, 03:04 am. Other outlets followed.