With Sai Sudharsan likely ruled out due to a foot injury, Shaik Rasheed and Sarfaraz Khan have emerged as top contenders to join India's Test squad against Sri Lanka.
Sudharsan is recovering from a foot injury (Image source: X/@BCCI)
Aug 08, 2026
03:56 pm
What's the storyThe Indian cricket team is facing another injury scare as Sai Sudharsan, their designated No. 3 batter, is likely to miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
The left-handed batsman is currently recovering from a foot injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE).
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