India to Play Two-Match Test Series Against Sri Lanka Starting August 15, 2026
India and Sri Lanka will compete in a two-match Test cricket series starting August 15, 2026, with matches in Galle and Colombo. Shubman Gill will captain India on his first Sri Lanka tour, assisted by KL Rahul. India will miss key bowler Jasprit Bumrah due to injury. The series follows a warm-up match in Colombo. Sri Lanka, though lower in the World Test Championship standings, remain competitive at home, with spin-friendly pitches posing challenges for India’s batsmen.
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timesnow broke this story on 3 Aug, 06:18 pm. Other outlets followed.