Sarfaraz Khan joins India squad for Sri Lanka Test series as replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:39 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Sarfaraz Khan has been called up to India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, 2026. He replaces Sai Sudharsan, who is sidelined with a toe injury. Sarfaraz's inclusion comes after a significant wait, as he has been performing well in domestic cricket despite not being selected for previous Tests. India will play two matches in this series, which is pivotal for their World Test Championship standings, where they currently sit fifth. The first Test will take place in Galle, followed by a second Test in Colombo.
- •Sarfaraz Khan replaces Sai Sudharsan in the Test squad.
- •The series begins on August 15 in Galle.
- •India is fifth in the World Test Championship standings.
- •Sarfaraz has previously played six Tests for India.
- •Sudharsan is recovering from a toe injury.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Spin threat looming, selectors rope in Sarfaraz Khan for Sri Lanka series
- 6:39 AMYahoo Sports — Sarfaraz Khan's first reaction after India call-up for Sri Lanka Test series
"Sarfaraz was kept out of the scheme of things after India lost a Test series 0-3 against New Zealand at home in 2024. He did travel to Australia for the subsequent Test tour but wasn’t given any matches. Sarfaraz will join the team in Colombo on Monday after the BCCI on Sunday announced Sudharsan was still recovering from a stress reaction on his right toe.
"Sarfaraz Khan has been added to India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. He replaces Sai Sudharsan, who is recovering from a toe injury. This marks a significant moment for the batter after a long wait. The upcoming series is crucial for India's World Test Championship final hopes. India will play two Test matches against Sri Lanka starting August 15.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:09 AMSpin threat looming, selectors rope in Sarfaraz Khan for Sri Lanka series
Sarfaraz was kept out of the scheme of things after India lost a Test series 0-3 against New Zealand at home in 2024. He did travel to Australia for the subsequent Test tour but wasn’t given any matches. Sarfaraz will join the team in Colombo on Monday after the BCCI on Sunday announced Sudharsan was still recovering from a stress reaction on his right toe.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 6:39 AMSarfaraz Khan's first reaction after India call-up for Sri Lanka Test series
Sarfaraz Khan has been added to India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. He replaces Sai Sudharsan, who is recovering from a toe injury. This marks a significant moment for the batter after a long wait. The upcoming series is crucial for India's World Test Championship final hopes. India will play two Test matches against Sri Lanka starting August 15.
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