Tue Nov 12 16:24:30 UTC 2024: ## India’s Possible Squad for 2026 Sri Lanka Tour: Pant to Lead, Rohit & Kohli Out?

**New Delhi, [Date]:** With the World Test Championship Final set for June 15, 2024, the focus is shifting towards the future of Team India. While the Indian team is currently ranked second in the WTC points table, their chances of reaching the final are slim. Following the tournament, India has a busy schedule with tours to several countries, including Sri Lanka in 2026.

The 2026 tour of Sri Lanka, which will see India play two Test matches, could see a complete revamp of the squad. With veteran batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli likely to be absent, the stage is set for a new generation of players to take center stage.

Rohit Sharma, the current Test captain, might announce his retirement from the format soon, paving the way for a new leader. Rishabh Pant, a key player in recent Test campaigns, is considered the frontrunner for the captaincy.

The squad for the Sri Lanka tour could include a mix of experienced and young talent, with Pant leading the team. The opening slot could see KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal forming a partnership. Shubhman Gill is also likely to be a key member of the team.

The bowling attack could see the return of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

**Here is a possible squad for the 2026 Sri Lanka tour:**

* **Rishabh Pant (Captain)**
* **KL Rahul**
* **Yashasvi Jaiswal**
* **Shubhman Gill**
* **Shreyas Iyer**
* **Devdutt Padikkal**
* **Sarfaraz Khan**
* **Dhruv Jurel**
* **Hardik Pandya**
* **Axar Patel**
* **Washington Sundar**
* **Kuldeep Yadav**
* **Jasprit Bumrah**
* **Mohammed Shami**
* **Akash Deep**
* **Mukesh Kumar**
* **Ruturaj Gaikwad**

This tour could be a significant opportunity for the younger players to prove their mettle and secure their places in the team for the future.

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