Sri Lanka recalled wicketkeeper batter Niroshan Dickwella for the two-match home Test series against India starting on Saturday (Aug 15) in Galle. While Dickwella returns to international cricket after a three-year gap, key batters Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are absent due to respective injuries. The hosts have also handed call-ups to the uncapped pair of off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha and top-order batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara, with the left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka also picked in the 16-man squad. Madushanka’s last Test appearance also came three years ago. &nbsp;While marquee opener Nissanka continues to recover from wrist surgery, Mendis will miss the home Test series due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Mendis’ absence paved the way for Dickwella’s return at 33. Sooriyabandara retains his place at the top in Nissanka’s absence, even though Nishan Madushka and Lahiru Udara are likely to open in the series opener.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/injuries-are-bound-to-happen-ex-batter-badrinath-opines-on-series-of-injuries-to-india-players-1786524289211">'Injuries are bound to happen': Ex-batter Badrinath opines on series of injuries to India players</a> &nbsp;In the bowling department, Sri Lanka have picked only four specialist seamers: Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, and Madushanka, while naming three outright spinners, including Prabath Jayasuriya, uncapped Nuwantha, and Ramesh Mendis. Milan Rathnayake, the seam-bowling all-rounder and Sonal Dinusha, the left-arm spinning all-rounder, have also been picked.&nbsp; &nbsp;The hosts’ batting options are predictable, as Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis and captain Dhananjaya de Silva will occupy the middle order, with Dickwella filling in for a keeper’s slot at number six or seven. Sri Lanka will likely play an all-rounder before completing the XI with specialist bowlers. While Galle stages the first Test, the SSC in Colombo is picked as the venue for the second Test starting Sunday (Aug 23).<h3>Check out Sri Lanka’s 16-man squad for India Tests –</h3>Dhananjaya De Silva (captain), Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, Milan Rathnayaka, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka<h3>Here is India’s updated squad for Sri Lanka Tests –</h3>Shubman Gill (captain), K L Rahul (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (w/k), Dhruv Jurel (w/k), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan

Sri Lanka recall Niroshan Dickwella for the 1st Test against India in Galle as Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka miss out due to injuries. Check the 16-man squad.

Sri Lanka recalled wicketkeeper batter Niroshan Dickwella for the two-match home Test series against India starting on Saturday (Aug 15) in Galle. While Dickwella returns to international cricket after a three-year gap, key batters Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are absent due to respective injuries. The hosts have also handed call-ups to the uncapped pair of off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha and top-order batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara, with the left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka also picked in the 16-man squad. Madushanka’s last Test appearance also came three years ago. While marquee opener Nissanka continues to recover from wrist surgery, Mendis will miss the home Test series due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Mendis’ absence paved the way for Dickwella’s return at 33. Sooriyabandara retains his place at the top in Nissanka’s absence, even though Nishan Madushka and Lahiru Udara are likely to open in the series opener. Also read| 'Injuries are bound to happen': Ex-batter Badrinath opines on series of injuries to India players In the bowling department, Sri Lanka have picked only four specialist seamers: Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, and Madushanka, while naming three outright spinners, including Prabath Jayasuriya, uncapped Nuwantha, and Ramesh Mendis. Milan Rathnayake, the seam-bowling all-rounder and Sonal Dinusha, the left-arm spinning all-rounder, have also been picked. The hosts’ batting options are predictable, as Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis and captain Dhananjaya de Silva will occupy the middle order, with Dickwella filling in for a keeper’s slot at number six or seven. Sri Lanka will likely play an all-rounder before completing the XI with specialist bowlers. While Galle stages the first Test, the SSC in Colombo is picked as the venue for the second Test starting Sunday (Aug 23). Check out Sri Lanka’s 16-man squad for India Tests – Dhananjaya De Silva (captain), Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, Milan Rathnayaka, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka Here is India’s updated squad for Sri Lanka Tests – Shubman Gill (captain), K L Rahul (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (w/k), Dhruv Jurel (w/k), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan

Sri Lanka recall Niroshan Dickwella for the 1st Test against India in Galle as Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka miss out due to injuries. Check the 16-man squad.

Sri Lanka recall keeper Niroshan Dickwella in 16-man squad for India Tests

In a massive blow to the Indian Cricket Team, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of the upcoming away two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on medical advice. Bumrah, who is recovering from a knee issue that got aggravated during the concluded England ODIs, had been urged by the BCCI’s medical staff not to rush his comeback to the national side. The Indian Cricket Board hasn’t announced his replacement yet.&nbsp;Bumrah last featured for India during the second ODI against England in Cardiff on July 16. He was ruled out of the decisive ODI at Lord’s, which India lost and concluded the series 2-1, with the BCCI saying the impact injury while fielding in Cardiff led to his absence. After the series ended, Bumrah has reportedly received injections in his knee as part of the plan laid out by the board’s medical team for his long-term fitness.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fleming-s-appointment-was-big-reason-joe-root-on-england-test-captaincy-return-1785647586839">'Fleming's appointment was big reason': Joe Root on England Test captaincy return</a>&nbsp;The right-arm quick reached the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru this week and underwent a fitness test. A Cricinfo report claims that the doctors were unsure about his future if he had played in Sri Lanka; instead, they urged him to let&nbsp;his knee recover properly before pushing for his return to the Indian Team.<h2>Bumrah’s absence leaves India a bowler short</h2>With no Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy for Sri Lanka Tests, who are out with hamstring and quadriceps injuries, respectively, Bumrah’s absence leaves India a premier quick short for the Test series. Besides them, all-rounder Washington Sundar, out with a hamstring injury and seamer Akash Deep, who is in the middle of a long layoff following stress reactions on his back, have also missed out on the cut. &nbsp;Meanwhile, India will begin the away tour with a three-day practice match in Colombo, starting August 7, before taking on Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle starting August 15. The SSC in Colombo will host the second Test starting August 23.&nbsp;<h3>India’s updated squad for Sri Lanka Tests –</h3>Shubman Gill (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), B Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain *Subject to fitness clearance

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of India’s upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka following advice from the BCCI medical team regarding a persistent knee injury. Check the updated squad.

In a massive blow to the Indian Cricket Team, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of the upcoming away two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on medical advice. Bumrah, who is recovering from a knee issue that got aggravated during the concluded England ODIs, had been urged by the BCCI’s medical staff not to rush his comeback to the national side. The Indian Cricket Board hasn’t announced his replacement yet. Bumrah last featured for India during the second ODI against England in Cardiff on July 16. He was ruled out of the decisive ODI at Lord’s, which India lost and concluded the series 2-1, with the BCCI saying the impact injury while fielding in Cardiff led to his absence. After the series ended, Bumrah has reportedly received injections in his knee as part of the plan laid out by the board’s medical team for his long-term fitness. Also read| 'Fleming's appointment was big reason': Joe Root on England Test captaincy return The right-arm quick reached the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru this week and underwent a fitness test. A Cricinfo report claims that the doctors were unsure about his future if he had played in Sri Lanka; instead, they urged him to let his knee recover properly before pushing for his return to the Indian Team. Bumrah’s absence leaves India a bowler short With no Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy for Sri Lanka Tests, who are out with hamstring and quadriceps injuries, respectively, Bumrah’s absence leaves India a premier quick short for the Test series. Besides them, all-rounder Washington Sundar, out with a hamstring injury and seamer Akash Deep, who is in the middle of a long layoff following stress reactions on his back, have also missed out on the cut. Meanwhile, India will begin the away tour with a three-day practice match in Colombo, starting August 7, before taking on Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle starting August 15. The SSC in Colombo will host the second Test starting August 23. India’s updated squad for Sri Lanka Tests – Shubman Gill (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), B Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain *Subject to fitness clearance

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of India’s upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka following advice from the BCCI medical team regarding a persistent knee injury. Check the updated squad.

BCCI opts for caution as injured Jasprit Bumrah set to miss Sri Lanka Test series

In the latest development surrounding India’s two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka, the two cricket boards - SLC and the BCCI have agreed on an almost two-week window between August 15 and 27 to host the World Test Championship matches. While the dates and venues are unconfirmed, with all stakeholders working towards finalising them, the two Asian giants will face off in a two-match Test series shortly after the Lanka Premier League, which concludes on Sunday (Aug 9). However, talks around adding three T20Is to the tour are also up in the air.&nbsp;Per a Cricbuzz report, the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has also travelled to the Island Nation as part of an ICC delegation to assess the situation within the SLC following its dissolution by the government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The government, however, has since appointed an interim body named the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee. That body might discuss the proposed T20I series topic with the BCCI secretary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-video-sharp-shooter-ms-dhoni-impresses-nsg-commandos-with-shooting-drills-in-chennai-hub-csk-vs-srh-ipl-2026-chepauk-1779104968399">WATCH | Sharp-shooter MS Dhoni impresses NSG commandos with shooting drills in Chennai hub</a> &nbsp;While there is a push to shift those shorter-format games to September, alignment may prove incredibly difficult given India’s extraordinarily packed calendar. The T20Is were originally envisioned as a fundraiser initiative for the victims of last November's devastating Cyclone Ditwah.<h3>September window crunch</h3>As of now, India will travel to Bangladesh for a six-match white-ball series in September, comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is. Although the dates are unannounced, Saikia refused to comment on any advancements involving that tour amid the recent patch between the two cricket boards following the T20 World Cup venue row. &nbsp;The away tour of Bangladesh, however, is a carry forward of last year’s postponed series, deferred at the time due to tense relations between the two countries.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, the away Bangladesh tour, if at all it takes place, will be followed by a home series against the West Indies (Sep 9 to Oct 4), which again would overlap with the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games cricket calendar (Sep 25 to Oct 3). Amid all of this, India is also scheduled to fly to the UAE for a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.&nbsp;

India and Sri Lanka lock in an August 15–27 window for two high-stakes WTC Tests. As BCCI’s Devajit Saikia meets SLC's interim committee, find out why a proposed T20I fundraiser and the upcoming Bangladesh tour are facing a massive scheduling logjam.

In the latest development surrounding India’s two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka, the two cricket boards - SLC and the BCCI have agreed on an almost two-week window between August 15 and 27 to host the World Test Championship matches. While the dates and venues are unconfirmed, with all stakeholders working towards finalising them, the two Asian giants will face off in a two-match Test series shortly after the Lanka Premier League, which concludes on Sunday (Aug 9). However, talks around adding three T20Is to the tour are also up in the air. Per a Cricbuzz report, the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has also travelled to the Island Nation as part of an ICC delegation to assess the situation within the SLC following its dissolution by the government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The government, however, has since appointed an interim body named the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee. That body might discuss the proposed T20I series topic with the BCCI secretary. Also read | WATCH | Sharp-shooter MS Dhoni impresses NSG commandos with shooting drills in Chennai hub While there is a push to shift those shorter-format games to September, alignment may prove incredibly difficult given India’s extraordinarily packed calendar. The T20Is were originally envisioned as a fundraiser initiative for the victims of last November's devastating Cyclone Ditwah. September window crunch As of now, India will travel to Bangladesh for a six-match white-ball series in September, comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is. Although the dates are unannounced, Saikia refused to comment on any advancements involving that tour amid the recent patch between the two cricket boards following the T20 World Cup venue row. The away tour of Bangladesh, however, is a carry forward of last year’s postponed series, deferred at the time due to tense relations between the two countries. Meanwhile, the away Bangladesh tour, if at all it takes place, will be followed by a home series against the West Indies (Sep 9 to Oct 4), which again would overlap with the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games cricket calendar (Sep 25 to Oct 3). Amid all of this, India is also scheduled to fly to the UAE for a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.

India and Sri Lanka lock in an August 15–27 window for two high-stakes WTC Tests. As BCCI’s Devajit Saikia meets SLC's interim committee, find out why a proposed T20I fundraiser and the upcoming Bangladesh tour are facing a massive scheduling logjam.

Sri Lanka to host India for 2 WTC Tests between August 15 and 27; dates unconfirmed

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Sri Lanka recall keeper Niroshan Dickwella in 16-man squad for India Tests

BCCI opts for caution as injured Bumrah set to miss Sri Lanka Test series

Sri Lanka to host India for 2 WTC Tests between August 15 and 27