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India Announce Test Squad for Sri Lanka Tour: Big news has emerged for Indian cricket fans. On Tuesday, July 28, India announced its 15-member national squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
Following a 2-0 defeat in the home series against South Africa, the Indian team aims to make a strong start in the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The squad sees the return of seasoned veterans alongside the inclusion of a young talent who has performed exceptionally well in domestic cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja Return to Boost Team India
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The biggest relief for Team India is the return of two star players:
- Ravindra Jadeja: He has returned to the squad after fully recovering from a tennis elbow injury. Jadeja's all-round performance on Sri Lanka's turning pitches could prove to be a game-changer for India.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah's return significantly strengthens and sharpens India's fast-bowling attack.
The presence of these two stalwarts will provide the Indian team with renewed balance and deep experience, crucial elements for the start of the WTC cycle.
Maiden Call-Up for Saransh Jain Following Domestic Performance
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A major highlight of this selection is the maiden national call-up for 25-year-old all-rounder Saransh Jain.
- Replacing Sundar: Saransh Jain has been included in the squad following the exit of Washington Sundar, who was ruled out due to a hamstring injury sustained during the ODI series against England.
- Impressive First-Class Record: Saransh has made his mark in domestic cricket and, more recently, during the 'India A' tour of Sri Lanka.
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India's 15-Member Squad for Sri Lanka Test Tour
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- KL Rahul (Vice-Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rishabh Pant
- Sai Sudharsan*
- Dhruv Jurel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Manav Suthar
- Jasprit Bumrah*
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Saransh Jain
India vs Sri Lanka Test Series Schedule & Match Fixtures
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The tour will begin with a warm-up match in Colombo, giving the Indian players ample opportunity to acclimatize to the local conditions.
- August 07: 4-day warm-up match (Colombo)
- August 15: First Test match (Galle International Stadium)
- August 23: Second Test match (SSC, Colombo)
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