Rohit and Co. Await First Test as Sri Lanka Names New Line‑up

India's touring party, led by Rohit Sharma, will face a freshly named Sri Lankan side for the opening Test of a two‑match series beginning 15 August at Galle. The Sri Lankan squad, captained by Dhananjaya de Silva, comprises 16 players but excludes Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka due to injuries. Mendis is recovering from a hamstring tear sustained during an LPL match, while Nissanka is on the mend after wrist surgery. The selectors have reinstated Niroshan Dickwella as the wicket‑keeper, preferring his experience over Anjala Bandara. The bowling unit features Prabath Jayasuriya in spin, Asitha Fernando leading the fast bowlers, and newcomer Keshara Nuwantha earning his first Test cap after a three‑wicket haul in the warm‑up against India.