The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning on 15th of next month. Led by Shubman Gill, with KL Rahul as Vice Captain, the Indian team will return to the white jersey in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for the first time since their 2-0 loss to South Africa at home last year.
The Selection Committee has said that Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah’s availability will be subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence, while Washington Sundar was not available for selection for the first Test.
Right-arm off-spin all-rounder Saransh Jain has received a maiden call-up to the Test squad, while seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has also made a return. Manav Suthar, who was the Player of the Match on his Test debut for India against Afghanistan in June, has retained his place in the squad for this series.
The first Test match of the series is scheduled to begin on 15th August in Galle, followed by the second and final Test from 23rd August in Colombo.India are currently placed fifth, while Sri Lanka are sixth in the WTC standings, with Australia and New Zealand occupying the top two spots.
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