Sarfaraz Khan recalled to India Test squad for Sri Lanka series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:41 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Sarfaraz Khan has been recalled to the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Sai Sudharsan. This comes after a lengthy absence from the national team, lasting 19 months. Sarfaraz, who recently posted about his determination on social media, has undergone a significant transformation, losing 17 kilograms over the past year. His father and coach, Naushad Khan, praised the family's commitment to fitness amidst Sarfaraz's extended wait for national selection. The squad is set to prepare in Colombo following a warm-up match that concluded on Sunday.
- •Sarfaraz replaces injured Sai Sudharsan in the Test squad.
- •Recalled after 19 months away from the national team.
- •Lost 17 kg as part of a fitness improvement plan.
- •Practice sessions in Colombo will precede the Test series.
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Sarfaraz Khan's return: A 17kg weight loss, relentless fight and a Test recall
"On Friday, Sarfaraz Khan posted a photo on Instagram from the 2019 Telugu film ‘Jersey’ with a caption that read: “I may not fit in, but I’ll fight with everything I’ve got.” Just 48 hours later, the 28-yearold was rewarded for his seemingly endless ‘fight’ when he replaced the injured Sai Sudharsan in the Indian squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka. After finally receiving the news he had been waiting for, Sarfaraz shared his first post on social media, posting a couple of pictures in th
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