Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:04am on 15 Aug 2026,Saturday Sports
Team India celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolour at their hotel in Galle, Sri Lanka, ahead of the opening Test against the hosts. Captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir led the ceremony, with the squad joining in the national anthem. The celebrations carried special significance as India was set to play its historic 600th Test, becoming the first Asian team and only the third side overall to reach the milestone. The two-match series is also important for India’s World Test Championship campaign. The team entered the match seeking a strong start against Sri Lanka.
