- India-Sri Lanka Test series to begin from August 15
- Two Sri Lankan players out of the tournament before the series begins
- India captain Shubman Gill also injured in practice match
India Vs SRI Lanka Test Series: A two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka will start from August 15.This series will be played under the World Test Championship. Therefore, the series will be important for both the teams. Currently, a practice match is going on between India and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, before the start of the series, a big news is coming out from the Sri Lankan team.
Sri Lanka has suffered a big setback before the India vs Sri Lanka Test series starting from August 15. Sri Lanka has suffered two big setbacks. Two players will not be able to play due to injuries. Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the entire series. Pathum Nissanka will not be able to play the first match. Therefore, Sri Lanka has suffered a setback even before the series starts. Now it will be necessary to see who the Sri Lanka Cricket Board will give a chance to.
Sri Lanka’s star player and wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the entire Test series due to a right leg injury. Pathum Nissanka will also miss the first Test match due to a wrist injury. The injuries to two leading batsmen even before the start of the series have added a huge headache to the Sri Lankan team management and selection committee.
On July 19, while playing for Colombo Caps in a Premier League match, he injured his right leg. He was then undergoing treatment under the supervision of the medical team. It was thought that he would be fit to play against India. However, the final medical examination has revealed that he is not fit. Therefore, it has been clarified that he will not be able to play in this series.
The balance of Sri Lanka’s middle order has been disrupted due to the absence of Kusal Mendis in the team. Kusal Mendis was not only a batsman but also a wicketkeeper for Sri Lanka. So now Sri Lanka will have to find a wicketkeeper.
How is the schedule?
First match – 15th August to 19th August 2026
Second match – 23rd to 27th August 2026