The BCCI has officially announced a 15-member Test
squad for India’s two-match series against Sri Lanka, set to begin August 15 in
Galle, followed by the second Test in Colombo.
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Shubman Gill will lead the national side as captain, with
senior batter KL Rahul named as his deputy. The selection reflects a strategy
aimed at combining experienced core leaders with exciting domestic talent for
subcontinental conditions.
A major highlight is the return of veteran all-rounder
Ravindra Jadeja to the Test fold. He spearheads a potent spin department
alongside wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, and off-spinner Saransh
Jain, who earned his maiden India call-up. The top order is reinforced by
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, and Sai Sudharsan, while Rishabh Pant and
Dhruv Jurel serve as the two wicketkeeping options.
India’s fast-bowling unit features Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed
Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and uncapped pacer Gurnoor Brar. However, the inclusion
of both Bumrah and Sudharsan is subject to final fitness clearance from the
BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). All-rounder Washington Sundar was unavailable
for selection for the opening fixture.
India Test Squad:
Shubman Gill (C), KL Rahul (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah*, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain.
