Gill opens up ahead of Galle Test opener

Shubman Gill, captaining India in the first Test of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026, spoke at the pre-match press conference at Galle International Stadium on 14 August 2026.

India captain Shubman Gill addressed the media at Galle on the eve of the series-opening Test, outlining India's approach for the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 beginning 15 August 2026.

At the Galle International Stadium on 14 August 2026, Shubman Gill faced reporters ahead of the first Test, his first assignment as full-time India Test captain on this tour.

Shubman Gill and Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva appeared together at the joint captains' press conference in Galle on 14 August 2026, ahead of the first Test of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026.

Dhananjaya de Silva and Shubman Gill discussed their teams' preparations at the Galle International Stadium captains' conference on 14 August 2026, with the first Test of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 set to begin the following day.

On the eve of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 first Test, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and India captain Shubman Gill answered media questions at Galle on 14 August 2026.

India and Sri Lanka captains Shubman Gill and Dhananjaya de Silva held a joint press conference at Galle International Stadium on 14 August 2026 to preview the first Test of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026.

The India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 first Test captains' media session wrapped up at Galle on 14 August 2026, with Shubman Gill and Dhananjaya de Silva both confirming their sides are ready for the series opener at Galle International Stadium.