Ravindra Jadeja Castles Pasindu Sooriyabandara for 35 to Claim His First Wicket in SLC XI vs India 2026 Warm-up Match
India will use the three-day fixture to sharpen batting against spin and acclimatise a largely inexperienced squad before the first Test at Galle.
- On Friday, August 7, 2026, the Indian cricket squad began a three-day warm-up match against a local Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club in Colombo ahead of their two-match Test series against the Islanders next week.
- Facing recent struggles against spin bowling, India's batting unit aims to address vulnerabilities exposed during home series against New Zealand and South Africa. This match provides essential acclimatization for players largely inexperienced in local Sri Lankan conditions.
- Head coach Gautam Gambhir urged his team to "tick all the boxes" during this fixture. Only three squad members—KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav—possess prior Test experience in Sri Lanka.
- The Sri Lanka XI, led by Sonal Dinusha, features spinners like Ramesh Mendis to challenge the visitors. Mohammed Siraj leads India's bowling attack following Jasprit Bumrah's injury, seeking rhythm on local pitches.
- Intermittent rain threatens the warm-up, potentially jeopardizing India's final preparations for the first Test at Galle on August 15. This marks India's first ICC World Test Championship assignment since their 0-2 home defeat to South Africa last year.
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Ravindra Jadeja castles Pasindu Sooriyabandara for 35 to claim his first wicket in SLC XI vs India 2026 warm-up match
Veteran India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Pasindu Sooriyabandara to claim his first wicket on Day 1 (Friday, August 7) of the three-day warm-up game against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI.
Indian batters aim to ace spin test in warm-up before Test series against SL
Some frontline batters like skipper Shubman Gill, K.L. Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal had started preparations against spin individually at their home facilities before boarding the flight to Colombo
Indian Batters Look To Tackle Spin Threat In Warm-Up Before Sri Lanka Tests
Indian batters will be keen to fine-tune their skills against spin during a three-day warm-up match against a local Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club on Friday as they gear up for a two-match Test series against the Islanders next week.
India vs Sri Lanka XI live streaming, TV guide for 3-day warm-up match
India face Sri Lanka A in a three-day warm-up match in Colombo from August 7. The game gives Shubman Gill's side time to get used to the conditions and also helps settle the bowling combination before the two-Test series.
Colombo Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Sri Lanka XI, 3-Day Warm-up Match | 🏏 LatestLY
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the India vs Sri Lanka XI three-day warm-up match from August 7-9, 2026, at Colombo's NCC Ground. The crucial preparatory game for Shubman Gill's side, ahead of the ICC World Test Championship Test series, faces significant weather disruption. Fans in India can catch the action on Sony Sports Network and Sony. 🏏 Colombo Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Sri Lanka XI, 3-Day Warm-up Match.
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