India Test Squad Selection: Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja Expected to Return for Sri Lanka Series

July 28, 2026

The Indian selection committee is preparing to finalize the squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, which forms part of India’s ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Key fitness assessments at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru will play a central role in deciding player inclusion.

What Happened

As reported by Cricbuzz, the selection committee is expected to meet within 10 to 36 hours to decide the squad. The meeting was originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, but reports indicate the selectors could meet virtually on Monday, July 27. Fitness reviews for several players, including Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akash Deep, and Anshul Kamboj, are expected to lead the discussions.

Key Highlights

Jasprit Bumrah’s Status: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is expected to report to the Centre of Excellence before the final announcement. Despite missing the third ODI against England in Cardiff due to reactive swelling from a left knee impact injury, he is expected to be available for the Test series.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Return: All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who missed the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, is likely to return to the squad.
Washington Sundar’s Recovery: Washington Sundar is currently recovering from a hamstring injury. While his status remains uncertain, he is considered a possible option for the second Test starting August 23.
Expected Absence: Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are reportedly unlikely to be available for the tour due to fitness issues.
Core Squad Retention: Most of the core squad members from last month’s one-off Test against Afghanistan are expected to retain their spots under head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill.

Why This Matters

This series is a component of India’s ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. Having experienced players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja available strengthens the squad dynamics on Sri Lanka’s spin-friendly pitches.

What to Watch Next

The upcoming selection meeting on Monday, July 27, or Tuesday, July 28, will yield the final squad list once official fitness clearances arrive from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jasprit Bumrah fit for the Sri Lanka Test series?

Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be available for selection. The BCCI noted he had reactive swelling in his left knee following an impact injury in Cardiff, but the issue is not believed to be severe enough to keep him out of the Test series.

Will Ravindra Jadeja participate in the series?

Yes, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is expected to return to the Indian Test squad after missing the Afghanistan Test in New Chandigarh.

When is Washington Sundar expected to be available?

Washington Sundar is recovering from a hamstring injury. While uncertain for the series opener, he remains a candidate for selection for the second Test, which starts on August 23.

Source: Reported by Cricbuzz and published via Crictracker.