List of Umpires and Match Referees for IND vs SL Test Series 2026

The Test series between India and Sri Lanka is all about to begin on August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. It will be the first Test series between these two teams since 2017.

The players are fully prepared for this series where some crucial World Test Championship points are at stake. As it is about to begin, the IND vs SL Test series umpires and match referees have been announced. Here's the full list:

List of Umpires and Match Referees For IND vs SL Test Series 2026

The SL vs IND Test series umpires include Rod Tucker, Ahsan Raza, Sharfuddoula Saikat, Raveendra Wimalasiri, and Prageeth Rambukwella. The list, which has some of the best umpires in cricket, includes three overseas and two Sri Lankans.

Meanwhile, the IND vs SL Test match referee will be Andy Pycroft, who is quite experienced at this level. Pycroft is a member of the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees. Since there are only two matches, Pycroft will be only match referee for the IND vs SL Test series 2026.

Despite the presence of the Decision Review System (DRS), the match referees and umpires for SL vs IND Test series will have a big role here. The pitches will be spin-friendly, which means that the umpires will always be on their toes.

Spinners Likely to Dominate IND vs SL Test Series

The SL vs IND 1st Test will be played at Galle, where spinners will have a big role to play. Both teams have some of the best spinners in the world, who will make full use of these turning pitches.

Not just the first match, the second Test at Colombo is also likely to help the spinners. Meanwhile, the match referee Andy Pycroft can come into the equation if there is any Code of Conduct breach. Overall, a world-class panel has been announced to ensure that this series goes on smoothly.