Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Committee has announced a 16-member squad for the first Test of the upcoming two-match series against India. The opening match, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle, is scheduled to be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19, 2026.All-rounder Dhananjaya De Silva will captain the Sri Lankan side, while Kamindu Mendis has been named vice-captain.

Sri Lanka First Test Squad: Dhananjaya De Silva (Captain), Lahiru Udara,  Nishan Madushka,  Kamindu Mendis (Vice-Captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara  Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella (Wicket-Keeper), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka