India, July 28 -- The BCCI has named India's squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka starting August 15 in Galle. At first glance, there are a few surprises, but nothing to worry about. All the usual names have been named. Saransh Jain, the 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh offspinner, has grabbed the headlines with his maiden call-up. Ravindra Jadeja is back after his post-IPL break, while B Sai Sudharshan and Jasprit Bumrah are in a race against time to be fit.

Meanwhile, Manav Suthar, fresh off a stunning six-wicket Test debut against Afghanistan in June, is retained too. And Gurnoor Brar, the towering Punjab pacer newly capped in ODIs, will be hopeful of a first Test appearance. On paper, India look to be blooding a healthy crop of new bow...