India, July 28 -- India announced a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka under the leadership of Shubman Gill, with maiden call-up for Saransh Jain and the return of Ravindra Jadeja grabbing the headlines. However, the announcement also left fans discussing the notable absentees, especially players who excelled during the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season but failed to earn a place in the squad. Here is a closer look at four standout Ranji Trophy performers who were surprisingly left out of India's Test squad.

1. Mohammed Shami (Bengal)

Despite being one of India's premier fast bowlers and proving his fitness with an impressive domestic campaign, Mohammed Shami could not make the squad.

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