Goa, Aug. 8 -- The Indian side has entered the final phase of its preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with the visitors currently taking on a Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) Ground in Colombo. The practice fixture is the team's final opportunity to assess conditions, test combinations and fine-tune preparations before the opening Test begins in Galle on August 15. While the established names continue their build-up to the series, two uncapped cricketers-Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi-are quietly making a strong case for their maiden Test caps.

Both players earned their places in the squad after outstanding domestic seasons and impressive performances for India A o...