Media Release

12^th August 2026

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named the following 16-member squad for the first Test match against India.

The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium (GICS), Galle, from 15th to 19th August 2026.

The two match series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle.

First Test Squad

1. Dhananjaya De Silva – Captain
2. Lahiru Udara
3. Nishan Madushka
4. Kamindu Mendis – Vice Captain
5. Dinesh Chandimal
6. Pasindu Sooriyabandara
7. Sonal Dinusha
8. Niroshan Dickwella – Wicket Keeper
9. Ramesh Mendis
10. Prabath Jayasuriya
11. Keshara Nuwantha
12. Milan Rathnayake
13. Asitha Fernando
14. Lahiru Kumara
15. Vishwa Fernando
16. Dilshan Madushanka