Will Bumrah-Jadeja make Test comeback after 263 days? Team India may get some good news before Sri Lanka tour

Jasprit Bumrah Ravindra Jadeja Test Return: The Test team for India’s tour of Sri Lanka is expected to be announced this week. According to media reports, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja may return to the Test team after about 263 days. If this happens, it will be a big relief for India before the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign.

No test played after December 2025

Bumrah and Jadeja last represented India in the home Test series against South Africa in December 2025. India had to face a 2-0 defeat in that series, while in the second Test, South Africa gave India a big defeat on home soil by winning by 408 runs.

After this, India played only one Test match against Afghanistan, but in that match also both Bumrah and Jadeja were not part of the team.

India’s bowling will get strength

If both the experienced players return to the team, India’s bowling will look stronger than before. Bumrah’s fast bowling and Jadeja’s all-round performance on foreign pitches can prove to be decisive for the Indian team.

Great record in test cricket

Ravindra Jadeja is counted among India’s most successful Test all-rounders. So far he has taken 348 wickets in 89 test matches. Whereas Jasprit Bumrah has established himself as India’s most reliable fast bowler by taking 234 wickets in just 52 Test matches.

This series will be important for India

The two-match Test series against Sri Lanka will be an important part of India’s ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign. The Indian team, captained by Shubman Gill, is currently at fifth position in the table with 48.15 percentage points in 9 test matches with 4 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw.

India started this WTC cycle with a 2-2 draw series against England. After this, West Indies were defeated 2-0 at home, but a 0-2 home defeat against South Africa made the path to the final difficult. In such a situation, the remaining nine test matches will be very important for India.

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Schedule of India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026-

The possible return of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja will not only give India experience, but will also be a golden opportunity to make a strong start on the Sri Lanka tour to stay in the race for the WTC final.