India and Sri Lanka gear up for a thrilling Test series opener, with both teams vying for crucial points to stay in contention for the WTC final.
Galle will host the series opener (Image Source: X/@BCCI)
Aug 14, 2026
03:43 pm
What's the storyAfter a month-long break, India are set to face Sri Lanka in the opener of the three-match Test series, starting August 15 at Galle International Stadium.
This marks India's first Test series in Sri Lanka since 2017. The Lankans last beat India in a Test series in 2008.
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