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1st Test: Padikkal, Kuldeep Included As India Elect To Bat Against Sri Lanka, Nuwantha Handed Debut
Galle International Cricket Stadium: India have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The encounter marks a milestone moment as the picturesque coastal venue plays host to its 50th Test match.
India is also playing its 600th Test match on the day the country marks its 80th Independence Day. After winning the toss, India confirmed that they have picked Devdutt Padikkal at number three in place of B Sai Sudharsan, with Ravindra Jadeja returning and teaming up with Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar for the spin bowling department.
“Looks like a good wicket and the weather also looks good, so hopefully it's gonna be a good day of cricket for us. We've got five bowlers, two fast bowlers and three spinners. Very big honour for me, every time you get an opportunity to lead your country, and even more so special on this occasion. Independence Day for us and 600th Test match, so looking forward,” he said.
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The Main Goal Is To Play The World Test Championship Final Next Year, Says Shubman Gill
Galle International Cricket Stadium: When India will take on Sri Lanka in the opening Test at the picturesque Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, it will also mark India’s landmark 600th Test match and the 50th game at the historic venue.
Glovework Takes Priority At Galle, Says SL Captain De Silva On Dickwella's Recall
Galle International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva has strongly defended giving wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella a recall for the upcoming first Test against India by stating that superior glovework is the primary prerequisite for selection due to the tricky nature of the pitch at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.
India To Play Three-day Warm-up Games Instead Of Four-day In Sri Lanka
Galle International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a change in the fixtures for India's tour of the country for a two-Test series, reducing by one day the duration of the warm-up match in the build-up to the start of the series.
Saransh Jain Earns Maiden Call-up As BCCI Names Squad For Sri Lanka Tests
ICC World Test Championship: Offspin all-rounder Saransh Jain has earned a maiden Test call-up and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also returned to the red-ball set-up for the first time since November 2025 as the BCCI announced the 15-man squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15.
India To Play Four-day Warm-up Game In Colombo Ahead Of Tests vs Sri Lanka
Galle International Cricket Stadium: The Indian men’s cricket team will play a four-day warm-up game in Colombo starting on August 7 ahead of facing Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on August 15. The Shubman Gill-led visitors are scheduled to land in Colombo on August 4 and will go through some practice sessions before playing the warm-up game at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC).
India To Tour Sri Lanka For A Two-match Test Series From August 15-27
ICC World Test Championship: India has been confirmed to tour Sri Lanka in August 2026 for a two-match Test series, which will be part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 cycle, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Thursday.
Indian U19 Men's Team To Tour Sri Lanka For Three One‑dayers, Two Four‑day Matches In July
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: The Indian men’s U19 team will tour Sri Lanka in July 2026 for a bilateral series comprising three one‑day matches and two four‑day games, said Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday.
Bangladesh Set To Tour Sri Lanka For All-format Men’s Series In June
Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: Bangladesh are set to tour Sri Lanka for an all-format men’s series, starting in June. The all-format series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will feature two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is.
'He Won't Die Wondering...', Says Cooper Connolly’s Parents On Son’s Test Debut In Galle
Galle International Cricket Stadium: Shane, the father of Australia’s newest Test debutant Cooper Connolly, said his son would approach this huge occasion in Galle without wondering what would happen in the ongoing second game against Sri Lanka.
Skipper Smith Seeks Adaptability As Australia Prepare For Spin Trial In Sri Lanka
Galle International Cricket Stadium: Australia’s stand-in captain Steven Smith has issued a clear message to his teammates as they gear up for a challenging two-Test series in Galle against Sri Lanka: be ready for spin and surprises. With his vast experience on the subcontinent, Smith knows all too well the challenges the surfaces in Sri Lanka pose, particularly in Galle, a venue infamous for its spin-friendly conditions.
Smith Cleared To Join Australian Team In The UAE, To Resume Batting Later This Week
The Galle International Cricket Stadium: Steve Smith has been cleared to join the Australian Test team in their pre-season camp in the UAE ahead of their series against Sri Lanka and will resume batting later this week, said Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday.
Sri Lanka Add Second ODI Into Schedule Of Home Series Against Australia
ICC World Test Championship: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that in consultation with Cricket Australia it has added an extra ODI to its schedule of home series against Australia, which begins on January 29 with the first of two Tests in Galle.
Former Sri Lanka U-19 Captain Shot Dead, Police Suspect Gang Rivalry
Galle District Cricket Association: In a shocking incident, former Sri Lanka U-19 cricket captain Dhammika Niroshana was shot dead on Tuesday night.
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