Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been recalled to the team for the two-test series against Sri Lanka, as BCCI confirmed India squad of 15 players, including the veteran. Saransh Jain, all-rounder, has also been named in the squad for the first time in Test cricket, as he has been in excellent form in the domestic circuit.
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan have also been named in the squad. However, the BCCI clarified that both players’ participation will depend on receiving fitness clearance from the Centre of Excellence (CoE).
India have made one injury-related change, with Washington Sundar, their all-rounder, unable to be selected for the first Test after an injury during the recent white-ball England tour.
The two-match series is part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series, which is vital for both teams as they chase important points in the tournament.
The first Test will be held at Galle from August 15 to 19, with the second Test in Colombo’s SSC Stadium from August 23 to 27.
India will be hoping for a strong start as they come back to the World Test Championship arena with the return of the experienced names such as Jadeja and some fresh blood like Saransh Jain in spin-friendly Sri Lankan conditions.
Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan are likely to be carefully studied in the coming days and a final firm playing list for the first match of the Test series will be arriving soon.