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Aerial photograph of a large, empty sports stadium in India. Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sai Sudharsan in India squad NEW DELHI — August 9, 2026 Sarfaraz Khan has been added to India’s squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka after batter Sai Sudharsan was ruled out with a toe injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday. Khan, 28, has played six Test matches for India and will join the squad in Colombo before the team travels to Galle for the opening match. Sudharsan was ruled out after suffering the injury, leaving India to make a change to its squad ahead of the series. The BCCI did not provide further details about the nature or expected recovery time of the injury. The first Test is scheduled to begin in Galle on August 15. India and Sri Lanka will then meet in a second Test as part of the two-match series. Khan returns to the squad with six Tests of international experience. His inclusion gives India another batting option as the team prepares for the series in Sri Lanka. The change comes less than a week before the opening match, with India expected to complete its preparations in Sri Lanka before travelling to Galle. For Sudharsan, the injury means he will miss the upcoming Test series. No further information was provided on whether he could return for India's later international assignments. India and Sri Lanka are scheduled to contest two Tests, with the first match beginning in Galle on August 15. |
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