Jadeja recalled to India Test squad for Sri Lanka; Bumrah and Sudharsan await fitness clearance

The men's selection committee has named India's squad for the forthcoming Test series in Sri Lanka. Ravindra Jadeja has been recalled to the side, Saransh Jain has earned a maiden call-up, Washington Sundar will miss the first Test, and Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah's availability depends on fitness clearance.

Jadeja had been rested for the Afghanistan Test and is back in contention for the Sri Lanka tour following the selection announcement. The inclusion of Saransh Jain marks his first call-up to the Indian squad. Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the opening match of the series. The committee also indicated that final participation for Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah hinges on receiving the necessary fitness clearance.

Ravindra Jadeja's recall restores an experienced all-round option to India's Test resources for the Sri Lanka fixtures; he was specifically rested for the Afghanistan Test prior to this selection. The men's selection committee formalised the squad ahead of the tour, signalling a return to familiar personnel in the longer format. No other senior absences were cited in the announcement beyond the players already noted.

Saransh Jain's elevation to the national squad represents his maiden senior call-up, a first international selection milestone for the player. The selection committee's decision brings him into the Test environment for the Sri Lanka series. Details about his role or whether he will feature in the playing eleven were not specified in the announcement.

Availability issues affecting the squad were highlighted as well: Washington Sundar remains unavailable for the first Test match, while Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah have not yet been cleared to play. The committee emphasised that clearance on medical and fitness grounds will determine whether Sudharsan and Bumrah join the matchday options for the series.

The squad naming sets the stage for India’s Test campaign in Sri Lanka, with a mix of recalled experience and new faces. Final confirmations on the participation of Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah will follow the completion of fitness assessments.