India Announces Squad and Schedule for Crucial Sri Lanka Test Series in WTC Cycle
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's squad and schedule for a two-Test series against Sri Lanka from August 15 to 27, 2026. Both matches, held in Galle and Colombo, are part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. India, currently fifth in the WTC standings, needs strong performances in this and upcoming series to qualify for the 2027 final. Sri Lanka closely trails India, making the series crucial for both teams' championship hopes.
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english broke this story on 28 Jul, 09:54 am. Other outlets followed.
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