India Faces Fitness Challenges Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series; Squad Announcement Imminent
India's preparations for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka face challenges due to multiple fitness concerns. Washington Sundar is ruled out of the first Test and may be considered for the second depending on recovery. Jasprit Bumrah will rest until July 30 before fitness assessment. All-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana are unlikely to feature due to injuries. Selectors are considering off-spinner Saransh Jain as a potential squad addition. The final squad will be announced on July 28 ahead of the series starting August 15.
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news18 broke this story on 26 Jul, 03:04 am. Other outlets followed.