Overview
- Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Saturday that the warm‑up will run from August 7 to August 9 at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.
- The change shortens the practice match by one day from the four‑day game the BCCI had listed when it named India’s 15‑member squad.
- India is due to arrive in Colombo on August 4 and will play the first Test in Galle from August 15–19 and the second at SSC, Colombo from August 23–27.
- Team fitness and selection remain under close watch with Sai Sudharsan having resumed batting after toe rehabilitation, Jasprit Bumrah progressing toward fitness clearance, Ravindra Jadeja still monitored for elbow issues, and spinner Saransh Jain earning a maiden Test call‑up.
- SLC did not give a reason or say whether the BCCI requested the change, which reduces match time for acclimatisation before final selection decisions and is reported to be set for live broadcast.