3 players who can prove themselves in IND vs SL Tests 2026
India travel to Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series beginning August 15, with several players carrying extra motivation into the contest.
2. Manav Suthar
23-year-old left-arm spinning allrounder Manav Suthar earned his place in the squad on the back of a strong Test debut against Afghanistan, where he claimed a seven-wicket match haul. That performance placed him firmly in India's Test plans as a spin option.
Ravindra Jadeja, who missed the Afghanistan series in June 2026, has returned to the squad for this tour. The stalwart, aged 37, is reaching the final swansong of his career, and Suthar's presence helps India develop a clear succession plan. With Jadeja back in the mix, Suthar will need to make the most of any opportunity he receives to show he can hold his own alongside a senior spinner in subcontinental conditions.