India Names Shubman Gill as Test Captain for Sri Lanka, Bumrah Excluded, Nabi Debuts

India announced its Test squad for the Sri Lanka series on 24 October, naming Shubman Gill as captain. The decision follows the decision to drop fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah after a hamstring strain ruled him out of the tour. Gill, who has captained India in limited‑overs formats, will lead the side in all three Tests. The squad also features debutant Auqib Nabi, who has impressed in domestic cricket and earned his maiden call‑up. Key players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar remain in the squad.