Kuldeep Yadav ruled out of second Test against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:21 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Kuldeep Yadav misses the second Test against Sri Lanka due to a viral infection. Saransh Jain makes his debut for India as they seek to extend their 1-0 series lead. Shubman Gill, who won the toss, elected to bat first and expressed confidence in the pitch conditions in Colombo. The BCCI confirmed Kuldeep's unavailability but mentioned he could serve as a concussion substitute if necessary.
- •Kuldeep Yadav sidelined by viral infection.
- •Saransh Jain debuts for India in Colombo.
- •Shubman Gill wins toss and chooses to bat first.
- •India leads the series 1-0 after a win in Galle.
- •BCCI states Kuldeep could be a concussion substitute.
- 10:21 AMYahoo Sports — Why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka: What Shubman Gill and BCCI said
"Saransh Jain has stepped onto the field, marking his Test debut for India in the second match against Sri Lanka. With Kuldeep Yadav sidelined by a viral infection, the captain, Shubman Gill, opted to bat first after winning the toss on a favourable pitch. Following a commanding win in the opener, India seek to build on their 1-0 series lead, while also addressing areas for growth in their performance.
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