India begin a three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka XI at the NCC in Colombo on Wednesday, with the Shubman Gill-led squad looking to fine-tune preparations ahead of a crucial Test series that starts August 15. According to both reports, the team has already completed two training sessions and benefits from a largely rested group, which is expected to leave the players feeling fresh for the matches. The warm-up is described as part of India’s process to address questions ahead of the main schedule, with attention on maintaining form and continuity as the Test series approaches.
Both outlets also note injury concerns within the squad. Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Sai Sudharsan are reported to have fitness issues, though neither source provides further detail on their status beyond flagging the concerns. Despite these potential absences or fitness risks, the reports say India retain sufficient depth to aim for a result that supports their wider goals in Tests, including keeping World Test Championship qualification hopes in play.
