Virender Sehwag has said India's upcoming tour to Sri Lanka will be a closely-fought affair.

The out-of-favour India opener, however, hoped the visitors would emerge on top in the three-Test rubber. 

"There are many young and talented players in the team and the contest is going to be a close one," Sehwag said during a recent promotional event in Lucknow.

India will play three Tests in Sri Lanka. The first Test begins at Galle on August 12, followed by two matches at Colombo, on August 20 and 28, respectively.