SL vs IND: Team India is facing these 3 big tensions before the test series against Sri Lanka

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|12-08-2026

Delhi:The two-Test series between Sri Lanka and India is going to start from August 15. The first match will be played in Galle. Team India also played a three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI before the series, which India won by 6 wickets. However, in this match, the Indian bowlers had to work hard to adapt to the conditions.

The victory has certainly given the team confidence, but before the start of the series, there are some questions whose answers the team management will have to find soon. In this article we will tell you about 3 such questions.

1. Choosing the right bowling combination is the biggest challenge

Due to injuries to Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar, India has not reached Sri Lanka with its full strength bowling team. Mohammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja will bring a major share of experience in bowling.

After this the team has options like Aaqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain. These bowlers definitely have talent, but they have very little experience. All of them together have played only 8 Tests so far and three of them have not even made their Test debut yet.

Looking at the conditions in Sri Lanka, India will have to decide whether to keep more spinners in the team or give a chance to fast bowlers. The right bowling combination is going to be very important for India in this series.

2. Big innings expected from middle order

A lot will also depend on India's middle order. Indian batsmen will have to play big innings against Sri Lanka's spin bowling, especially on the old ball and weak pitch.

The recent performance of Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel has not been very convincing. Even in the practice match, both were not in their best form. In such a situation, players like Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar have many times supported the team by scoring runs from the lower order.

Washington Sundar is not playing in this series due to injury, so the pressure on the middle and lower middle order may increase further. Sarfaraz Khan has been included in the team after Sai Sudarshan was injured. Now it has to be seen with what combination the team management comes in the middle order.

3. Injuries increased Team India's problems

India's biggest problem before the Sri Lanka tour is injuries. Players like Jasprit Bumrah, Sai Sudarshan and Washington Sundar are out of the team. These three were part of the team's initial plan.

The players who came in their place in the team definitely have talent, but many players do not have the experience of playing in Sri Lanka. Even in bowling, some players will face such situations for the first time.

This is the reason why India will expect better performance from its new players soon. If he adapts to the conditions quickly, it will be good news for the team, but if it takes more time to prove himself in international cricket, then India may have to suffer losses.

FAQ

When will the test series between India and Sri Lanka start?

The first match of the two-Test series between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Galle from 15 August 2026.

What is Team India's biggest concern before the Sri Lanka Test series?

The main concerns before Team India are the right bowling combination, middle order batting and injuries to key players.