India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is gearing up for a packed schedule, with the star batter set to lead the national team in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka before joining the inaugural edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League later this month. India will begin its two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on August 15 in Galle, with the second and final Test scheduled to be played in Colombo from August 23.
Once the tour concludes, Gill will quickly shift his focus to domestic cricket by featuring in Punjab’s newly launched T20 competition. According to The Indian Express, Gill, who is currently not part of India’s T20I setup, is expected to participate in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, which begins on August 30, just two days after the Sri Lanka tour ends.
He is likely to be joined by fellow Punjab cricketer Gurnoor Brar following national commitments, while India T20I stars Arshdeep Singh and Abhishek Sharma are also expected to headline the tournament. Speaking at a promotional event, Shubman Gill praised the Punjab Cricket Association for launching the competition and said it would provide a valuable pathway for emerging cricketers.
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“The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League is a fantastic platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent and progress towards playing for Punjab and India,” Gill said. “Punjab has always produced outstanding cricketers, and I believe this league will help discover many more. I congratulate the Punjab Cricket Association for this wonderful initiative and wish the league great success.”
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The inaugural edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will feature six franchises representing Amritsar, Fazilka, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, and Bathinda. The player auction is scheduled for August 9, with every franchise required to sign one marquee player and at least two icon players.
A total of 27 matches will be played in a round-robin format before the final on September 13.
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Shubman Gill heads into the tournament after another outstanding IPL season with Gujarat Titans. The right-handed opener scored 732 runs in 16 matches during IPL 2026 at an average of 45.75 and an explosive strike rate of 196.22, reinforcing his reputation as one of India’s premier batters across formats.
