India Test squad for Sri Lanka tour to be announced by Tuesday: BCCI
Synopsis
India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour will be named by Tuesday, per BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia — but the bigger story is what the selectors must decide: whether Bumrah and Washington Sundar are fit enough to travel, and whether Jadeja earns a recall. This is India's first Test trip to Sri Lanka since 2017, and the squad announcement arrives as the BCCI prepares a separate reckoning over a dismal white-ball run overseas.
Key Takeaways
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour will be announced by Tuesday .
The Shubman Gill -led side plays two Tests: Galle (15–19 Aug) and Colombo SSC (23–27 Aug) .
Jasprit Bumrah is doubtful after a left knee injury sustained during the England ODI series.
Washington Sundar is recovering from a right hamstring strain; his availability is uncertain.
Ravindra Jadeja is in contention for a recall after being rested from recent assignments.
A BCCI white-ball review meeting involving Gautam Gambhir , Shreyas Iyer , and VVS Laxman is expected in early August .
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Saturday, 25 July that the Ajit Agarkar-led senior men's selection committee will name India's Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour by Tuesday. The Shubman Gill-led side is set to play two Test matches as part of India's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) commitments — India's first Test tour of Sri Lanka since 2017.
Tour Schedule and Venues
The opening Test is scheduled at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from 15 to 19 August, followed by the second and final Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo from 23 to 27 August. The Indian contingent is reportedly set to land in Colombo on 4 August and will play a four-day warm-up game from 7 to 10 August at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) in Colombo.
Key Fitness Concerns
While the core of the squad is expected to remain unchanged, selectors face two significant fitness question marks. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah missed the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's after sustaining an impact injury and reactive swelling on his left knee during the second game in Cardiff. His availability for the Sri Lanka Tests remains uncertain.
Off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar is also recovering from a right hamstring strain that ruled him out of the Lord's ODI. Whether he will be fit in time for the series is yet to be confirmed. Additionally, veteran left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja is in contention for a return after being rested from the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh and left out of the England ODI squad.
BCCI Review Meeting on White-Ball Performances
Separately, a BCCI review meeting to examine the national team's recent white-ball results is expected to take place in early August, once the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe concludes on Sunday. 'Regarding the review meeting, we are going to do it sometime in the beginning of the next month, that is August,' Saikia said.
Top BCCI officials are understood to be convening at the board's headquarters in Mumbai, with head coach Gautam Gambhir, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, Centre of Excellence head of cricket VVS Laxman, and the five-member selection panel all expected to attend.
Context: A Troubled White-Ball Run
The review follows a difficult stretch in limited-overs cricket — India suffered T20I series defeats in Ireland (2-0) and England (4-0), before losing the ODI series against England 2-1. No immediate structural overhaul is anticipated; however, the meeting is expected to address long-term tactical planning, execution in overseas conditions, and the broader roadmap leading into the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup. The Sri Lanka Tests, by contrast, offer India a fresh opportunity to consolidate their WTC standing.
Point of View
Where his pace is less decisive than in South Africa or Australia. The simultaneous white-ball review signals that the BCCI is aware the overseas T20I and ODI collapses — four losses in a T20I series to England, a 2-1 ODI defeat — cannot be explained away by rotation alone. Whether the review produces structural change or becomes a talking-shop depends on whether Gambhir's voice carries enough authority to shift selection philosophy, not just personnel.
NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour be announced?
India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour will be announced by Tuesday, as confirmed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on 25 July. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is finalising the squad.
What is the schedule for India's Test series in Sri Lanka?
India will play two Tests in Sri Lanka — the first at Galle International Cricket Stadium from 15 to 19 August, and the second at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from 23 to 27 August. The team is expected to arrive in Colombo on 4 August, with a four-day warm-up game from 7 to 10 August at the NCC.
Is Jasprit Bumrah fit for the Sri Lanka Tests?
Bumrah's availability is uncertain. He missed the third ODI against England at Lord's after sustaining an impact injury and reactive swelling on his left knee during the Cardiff match. His fitness will be a key factor in squad selection.
Why is BCCI holding a white-ball review meeting?
The BCCI review meeting follows India's T20I series losses in Ireland (2-0) and England (4-0), as well as a 2-1 ODI series defeat in England. The meeting, expected in early August, will focus on tactical planning, overseas execution, and the roadmap to the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup.
Could Ravindra Jadeja return for the Sri Lanka Tests?
Yes, Jadeja is reportedly in contention for a recall. He was rested from the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh and was not selected for the England ODI series, making the Sri Lanka Tests a likely opportunity for his return to the Test setup.
