Ravindra Jadeja remains India's sole link to 2015 Test core

Ravindra Jadeja is the only player from India's 2015 Test squad still active in the side ahead of the Sri Lanka series. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have all retired from Tests since that tour. Jadeja reclaimed his place later in 2015 and has since added batting depth to his left-arm spin.

Saurashtra head coach Niraj Odedra said Jadeja's mindset change was the key factor in his evolution from specialist bowler to all-round contributor. Jadeja scored a maiden Test century against West Indies in 2018 and followed it with 175 not out against Sri Lanka in Mohali. He made 63 in the recent warm-up match after being promoted to number four.

India arrived in Sri Lanka on August 3 and play the first Test in Galle on August 15. Jadeja's ability to bat anywhere from four to eight and contribute in the field continues to influence selection discussions.