August 10, 2026 at 06:05 AM 2 min readsportsbreaking
Sarfaraz Khan Replaces Injured Sai Sudharsan in India Test Squad
Sarfaraz Khan Squad Replacement:
Sarfaraz Khan has been named as the replacement for the injured Sai Sudharsan in India's squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Sai Sudharsan was ruled out after failing to recover from a right toe stress reaction he sustained during India A's tour of Sri Lanka last month.
Rehabilitation and Past Form:
Sai Sudharsan had been undergoing rehabilitation at the Board of Control for Cricket in India Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, but he has not recovered sufficiently for the Test series. Sarfaraz Khan brings strong domestic credentials to the squad, having scored 371 runs across six Test matches at an average of 37.10 alongside an impressive first-class average of 64.73.
Upcoming Test Series Details:
The 28-year-old Sarfaraz Khan will join the Indian squad in Colombo before the team travels to Galle for the first Test match, which is scheduled to begin on August 15, 2026. The updated squad features Shubman Gill as captain and KL Rahul as vice-captain alongside several other players while key names remain sidelined due to injuries.
Pulse Intelligence
Context & ImpactContext & Background
- Sai Sudharsan sustained a right toe stress reaction during India A's tour of Sri Lanka prior to the Test series.
- Sarfaraz Khan last played a Test match for India in November 2024 against New Zealand.
Key Consequences
- Sarfaraz Khan will join the national squad in Colombo ahead of the opening Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle.
- Sai Sudharsan will continue his recovery and rehabilitation process at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Market & Economic Impact
No direct market impact.
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