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India players face fitness concerns ahead of Sri Lanka Test tour

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:02 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

India players face fitness concerns ahead of Sri Lanka Test tour

Summary

India's Test squad is grappling with injury issues before their tour of Sri Lanka in August. Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar are among the key players with fitness concerns. Bumrah is recovering from a knee injury and has been ruled out until late July, while Sundar is unavailable for the first Test due to a hamstring issue. Sai Sudharsan's selection is contingent on fitness, and both Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy have been ruled out due to ongoing recovery from injuries. The national selection committee is set to announce the squad imminently, with the first Test starting on August 15.

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Status Watch

•Bumrah and Sundar face potential fitness setbacks.
•Sai Sudharsan's selection is subject to recovery status.
•Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy unavailable for the series.
•First Test begins on August 15 in Galle, Sri Lanka.
•India has concerns ahead of future tournaments due to injuries.

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3:02 PMYahoo Sports — India Test squad hit by injury crisis ahead of Sri Lanka tour; Bumrah, Sundar face fitness race

What they're saying

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Several key Indian players face fitness issues ahead of the Sri Lanka Test tour. Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah are among those with injury concerns. Sai Sudharsan is also likely to be picked subject to his recovery. Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are unavailable due to unhealed injuries. The team's fitness levels are a concern for future tournaments.
— Yahoo Sports

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