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Multiple players ruled out for India's Tests against Sri Lanka due to injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:35 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Multiple players ruled out for India's Tests against Sri Lanka due to injuries

Summary

India's Test squad is significantly impacted by injuries ahead of the two-match series against Sri Lanka starting August 15 in Galle. Sai Sudharsan is the latest player ruled out, struggling to recover from a toe injury sustained during the India A tour. Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Kumar Reddy are also unavailable. Bumrah's left knee issue, aggravated in recent matches, has forced his withdrawal, while Sundar faces hamstring concerns. Reddy's recovery from a quadriceps injury keeps him sidelined. Auqib Nabi has been named as Bumrah's replacement in the squad.

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•Sai Sudharsan ruled out with a big toe injury.
•Jasprit Bumrah also misses the series due to a knee injury.
•Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Kumar Reddy unavailable.
•Auqib Nabi replaces Bumrah in the squad.
•India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka begins on August 15.

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4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jasprit Bumrah to Sai Sudharsan: Full list of players ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests due to injuries

What they're saying

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Sudharsan has been ruled out of the series after failing to recover from a big toe injury he suffered during the India A tour of Sri Lanka last month. He scored two centuries in the two 'A' Tests before being hit on the toe during the second match against Sri Lanka A. He has since been undergoing rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
— Yahoo Sports

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