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Shaik Rasheed and Sarfaraz Khan likely replacements for Sai Sudharsan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:54 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Shaik Rasheed and Sarfaraz Khan likely replacements for Sai Sudharsan
Summary

Sai Sudharsan is expected to miss India's Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15 due to a foot injury. Rasheed and Khan have emerged as frontrunners to fill the void. Rasheed's performance during a recent India A tour and positive feedback from the Centre of Excellence may give him an edge. Khan has also been undergoing a fitness assessment at the Centre for over a week. The Indian selectors are seeking to bolster their batting lineup, making the upcoming decision crucial.

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  • •Sudharsan ruled out due to a foot injury.
  • •India's Test series against Sri Lanka begins August 15.
  • •Rasheed scored 45, 63, and 20 in recent India A matches.
  • •Khan is assessed for fitness at the Centre of Excellence.
  • •Selectors prioritize adding specialist batters for the series.
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  • 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Shaik Rasheed, Sarfaraz Khan emerge as frontrunners to replace Sai Sudharsan in India Test squad
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Sai Sudharsan is all but ruled out of India's Sri Lanka Tests due to a foot niggle, with Shaik Rasheed and Sarfaraz Khan emerging as the frontrunners to replace him. Rasheed's recent India A stint and strong feedback from the CoE could give the youngster the edge.

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