3 players who can prove themselves in IND vs SL Tests 2026

India are set to play a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, with the first Test scheduled from August 15 to 19 at Galle International Stadium and the second from August 23 to 27 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Multiple players will be coming into this series with a chip on their shoulders to cement their places in the side for the future.

The series also carries weight in the context of the ICC World Test Championship. Several members of the 15-player squad will be eager to make a strong impression, whether to cement their place or to stake a fresh claim in the Test setup.

Clamours for the Inclusion of Auqib Nabi into the Indian set-up have been fervent in the recent past. The seam bowler from Jammu and Kashmir has been one of the most exciting players in India's domestic circuit, picking up 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in 2025-26, earning him the Player of the Tournament award as J&K lifted their maiden title.

Now, being included in the squad as a replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah, Nabi will be looking to make an early impression on the international scene and back up his stellar record in first-class cricket.