As the team commenced their preparatory camp in Colombo, Gambhir's words underscored the high stakes of the upcoming two-match Test series, a vital component of the ICC World Test Championship (2025-27) cycle. Jammu & Kashmir Seamer Auqib Nabi Replaces Injured Jasprit Bumrah for India vs Sri Lanka Test Series. India vs Sri Lanka 2026 Test Series Full Schedule and Time Table. The team is currently placed fifth in the ICC World Test Championship standings, with four wins and four losses from nine matches in the 2025-27 cycle. Gambhir's rallying cry underscores the criticality of this series for India's World Test Championship aspirations and for establishing momentum in the current cycle.