India Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Shubman Gill And Co Tune Up For Galle Opener In Pre-Match Training
The Indian men’s cricket team underwent a pre-match training session at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday, August 13, ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. Captain Shubman Gill was seen training with KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant, and other members of the squad, while head coach Gautam Gambhir kept a close watch on the proceedings. The players took part in batting, fielding, and fitness drills as India made its final preparations for the first Test, which begins on August 15 in Galle. The two-match series carries added significance for both teams, with crucial World Test Championship points on the line.
India's captain Shubman Gill during a training session ahead of the first Test cricket match against Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
India's KL Rahul during a training session ahead of the first Test cricket match against Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
India's Devdutt Padikkal during a training session ahead of the first Test cricket match against Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
India's Rishabh Pant during a training session ahead of the first Test cricket match against Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
India's Mohammed Siraj during a training session ahead of the first Test cricket match against Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
India's coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session ahead of the first Test cricket match against Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
India's Rishabh Pant during a training session ahead of the first Test cricket match against Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
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