IND vs SL Live: Gill's India begin WTC charge in Galle

Download AppNewsSportsCricketIND vs SL Live: Gill's India begin WTC charge in GalleIND vs SLIndia (IND) vs Sri Lanka (SL) live score, 1st Test Day 1: India begin a new Test chapter in Galle with their World Test Championship campaign in focus. Shubman Gill's side will look to start strongly against Sri Lanka and build momentum early.India vs Sri Lanka live score, 1st Test Day 1. (Photo: PTI) Hi and welcome to India Today's live coverage of India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 1 in Galle. Aug 15, 2026 08:43 ISTGalle Test beckons for IndiaRise and shine, cricket fans, and a very happy Independence Day. And what better way to celebrate than with the Shubman Gill-led India Test side beginning a crucial World Test Championship campaign in Galle? India arrive with plenty to prove after a difficult run at home, while Sri Lanka's spin attack and a tricky Galle surface promise a proper early test. The toss is not far away, so let's get this one rolling. This is a fresh chapter for Gill as captain, but there is plenty riding on this two-Test series after India's difficult run at home against New Zealand and South Africa.