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The much-awaited Test series between the India National Cricket Team and the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team has received a big boost. With both teams getting ready for the important ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 series, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has brought good news for the fans.
The two-match Test series between the India National Cricket Team and the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team will get underway on August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, while the second and final Test is scheduled at Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) from August 23. Amid this, Shubman Gill warned of 'real test' on turning pitches before Sri Lanka Tests.
Sri Lanka Cricket opens stadium gates for fans
As the India National Cricket Team is busy preparing in a practice match against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has now announced that entry for fans will be completely free during the upcoming two-match Test series.
This means fans can watch both Test matches in Galle and Colombo without paying any entry fee. The SLC move is expected to attract huge crowds and create a great atmosphere for one of the biggest Test series in Sri Lanka this year.
A senior Sportstar journalist posted on X: “Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced free public entry for the upcoming Test series against India, allowing fans to watch the matches at no cost.”
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced free public entry for the upcoming Test series against India, allowing fans to watch the matches at no cost. @sportstarweb
— Shayan Acharya (@ShayanAcharya) August 7, 2026
The upcoming Test series is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, so both matches are really important for both teams with the crucial points at stake. Amid this, Robin Uthappa picks KL Rahul over Gautam Gambhir in all-time India Test XI.
Where to watch the India vs Sri Lanka Test series
Fans in India can watch the two-match Test series live on the Sony Sports Network television channels. The matches will also be available for live streaming on the Sony LIV app.
With free entry for fans in Sri Lanka and live coverage available on both TV and digital platforms, the upcoming Test series is expected to attract huge attention from the fans across both countries.
India begin Sri Lanka tour on strong note
The Indian team is already in Sri Lanka and is getting ready for the WTC series with a three-day warm-up match against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. Since the WTC points are at stake, they aim to adjust to the spin-friendly conditions quickly to make a winning start.
India's spin bowlers impressed on Day 1 of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar, and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets each as the hosts finished the day on 363/8 after 90 overs.
KL Rahul led the Indian team in the absence of injured captain Shubman Gill. On a pitch that offered very little help to the fast bowlers, the three spinners got good turn and troubled the batters. Fast bowler Gurnoor Brar also took one wicket, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna went wicketless.
