Published : 15 Aug 2026, 05:47 PM
Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 09:33 AM
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Galle on Saturday.
• India hope to sweep the two-Test series to boost their chances of making the World Test Championship final.
• India's 600th Test is also the 50th Test at Galle.
• India pick three spinners on a venue famous for offering a turn.
• Niroshan Dickwella will keep wicket for Sri Lanka in his comeback.
• Spin-bowling all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha debuts for Sri Lanka.
