Newspunjab
28 july,2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian team for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Young batsman Shubman Gill has been given the command of the team, while KL Rahul has been made the vice-captain. Before the Test series, the Indian team will play a four-day practice match in Colombo from August 7. The first Test will be played in Galle from August 15 to 19 and the second Test will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27. Many experienced and young players including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj have been given a chance in the team.
