India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Streaming: Team India is ready for an important Test series against Sri Lanka. After 9 years, India will return to Sri Lanka for a Test series under captain Shubman Gill.
The 2-match series will begin on August 15. The series is especially important for India after a disappointing run in recent Test cricket.
India were beaten in home series by New Zealand and South Africa and also missed out on the final of the previous World Test Championship cycle. With the new WTC cycle underway, India will be hoping for a strong start against Sri Lanka.
When will India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test be played?
The first Test between India and Sri Lanka will begin on August 15, Saturday.
Where will the 1st Test be played?
The match will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka.
What time will India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test start?
The first Test will start at 10:00 AM IST.
Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test on TV?
Fans in India can watch the live telecast of the first Test on the Sony Sports Network.
Can you watch India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test for free?
Yes! Fans can watch it for free. Viewers using DD Free Dish can watch the match for free on DD Sports.
Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test live online?
The live streaming of the first Test will be available on the SonyLIV app.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Squads
Sri Lanka Squad: Nishan Madushka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Niroshan Dickwella (wicketkeeper), Ramesh Mendis, Prabhath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Sonal Dinusha, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake and Keshara Nuwantha.
India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Aqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnur Brar and Saransh Jain.
Why is this Test series important for India?
India will be looking to start the new Test campaign on a positive note. For Shubman Gill, this series is also an important test of his leadership.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir and the Indian team will be eager to put the recent Test disappointments behind them. A strong performance in Sri Lanka could give India the confidence needed for the rest of the WTC cycle.