India have named a 15-member squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, recalling Ravindra Jadeja and handing Saransh Jain his maiden Test call-up. Shubman Gill will lead the side, while Jasprit Bumrah and B Sai Sudharsan await fitness clearance. Washington Sundar misses the first Test due to injury. The series begins in Galle on August 15 as part of the World Test Championship.
New Delhi: Veteran Ravindra Jadeja was on Tuesday recalled while all-rounder Saransh Jain received his maiden call-up as India announced their 15-member squad for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka.
Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah as well as top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan were included in the squad but their availability is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.
Spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar was not available for selection for the first Test after suffering an injury during the white-ball tour of England earlier this month.
India will play two Tests on the tour of Sri Lanka which are a part of the World Test Championship cycle. The first Test will be at Galle from August 15-19, while the second will be played at Colombo (SSC) from August 23-27.
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