# Shubman Gill leads India’s new-look Test side in Galle

2026-08-12T20:58:12+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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The first Test between India and Sri Lanka begins in Galle on Saturday, August 15. Ahead of the match, players including K L Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna and Devdutt Padikkal were seen relaxing at the team hotel, with Jaiswal posting 'rest. reset. rejuvenate' on Instagram. India enter the series seeking a fresh path in Tests after recent home losses to New Zealand and South Africa. Sportstar reports that with the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin, captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir face the challenge of rebuilding. India currently sits fifth in the ICC World Test Championship standings, with a tough cycle ahead including clashes with Australia.

## Coverage

- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/rahul-pant-and-the-boys-chill-in-galle/20260812.htm>
- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-test-series-shubman-gill-challenge-gautam-gambhir-indian-team-world-test-championshio-galle-preview/article71336930.ece>

Tags: Galle Test, India cricket, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Sri Lanka tour, Yashasvi Jaiswal
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