India's Injury Concerns Cast Doubt on Key Players Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series
India's cricket team faces a significant injury crisis ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series, with key players like Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan, and Akash Deep undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Sundar's hamstring injury makes his participation uncertain, while Bumrah's recurring knee issues may limit him to T20Is post-2027. The team management is cautious about rushing players back, and no immediate replacements are planned if Sundar is ruled out. Assessments on player fitness and squad composition will continue before the series.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 11 Aug, 12:08 pm. Other outlets followed.