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India Test Squad for Sri Lanka Tour Likely Announced This Week, Selectors Eye Washington Sundar
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 04:18 PM
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India’s selectors are expected to finalize the Test squad for the Sri Lanka series this week, with particular focus on the inclusion of all‑rounder Washington Sundar.
India’s selectors are set to announce the Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour this week, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finalizes the lineup for the four‑match series.
The decision will hinge on recent performances in domestic cricket and the need for a balanced side capable of handling Sri Lanka’s spin-friendly pitches. Key names such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to feature, while the selection panel is scrutinizing the form of emerging players.
A particular point of deliberation is the inclusion of all‑rounder Washington Sundar. Despite a strong showing in the recent T20I series, selectors are weighing his suitability for the longer format and his role alongside established bowlers.
Once confirmed, the squad will travel to Colombo in early August, with the first Test scheduled for 12 August. The selection outcome will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as India aims to secure a series win on foreign soil.
The decision will hinge on recent performances in domestic cricket and the need for a balanced side capable of handling Sri Lanka’s spin-friendly pitches. Key names such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to feature, while the selection panel is scrutinizing the form of emerging players.
A particular point of deliberation is the inclusion of all‑rounder Washington Sundar. Despite a strong showing in the recent T20I series, selectors are weighing his suitability for the longer format and his role alongside established bowlers.
Once confirmed, the squad will travel to Colombo in early August, with the first Test scheduled for 12 August. The selection outcome will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as India aims to secure a series win on foreign soil.