# India begin Sri Lanka Tests with WTC hopes and preparation time 2026-08-07T00:41:47+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India begin their two-Test Sri Lanka tour on August 15 in Galle, needing a 2-0 series win to keep their World Test Championship final hopes alive. The team, led by Shubman Gill, arrived in Colombo 11 days before the opener and has a three-day warm-up match planned. Gautam Gambhir told the squad to be ready for every challenge and “tick all the boxes”. India are without Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar for at least the first Test. Sai Sudharsan is awaiting fitness clearance. The Times of India reports that six squad members played in the India A series in Sri Lanka last month, while the team’s recent Test record includes a drawn England series and defeats by South Africa and New Zealand. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Gautam Gambhir, India cricket, Sri Lanka Tests, World Test Championship Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gambhir-demands-indias-full-effort-against-sri-lanka/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gambhir-demands-indias-full-effort-against-sri-lanka/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.