Gill, Padikkal touch down in Colombo for Test series
India captain Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal were among the first players spotted arriving in Colombo on 4 August 2026, ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka Cricket.
India captain Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal were among the first players spotted arriving in Colombo on 4 August 2026, ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka Cricket.
Team India began assembling in Colombo on 4 August 2026 as captain Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, and several squad members reported ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul arrived alongside captain Shubman Gill in Colombo on 4 August 2026, bolstering India's top-order presence ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja touched down in Colombo on 4 August 2026, joining the growing India contingent ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka — where spin is expected to play a key role.