Shubman Gill stresses preparation time ahead of Sri Lanka Test series

India captain Shubman Gill said the team needs adequate preparation time before the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka begins in Galle on August 15. He stressed that players require time to adapt to conditions and formats as India aim to reach the World Test Championship final next year. The series forms part of India's WTC campaign.

Ravindra Jadeja stands two wickets away from 350 Test wickets and a place alongside Kapil Dev in the elite club. India will be without Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan for the series, with the captain confirming constant communication with both players over their fitness.

Selection choices include the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar, while Dhruv Jurel is set to keep wicket ahead of Sarfaraz Khan. The team continues to rebuild after recent results.