India cricket team faces injury woes ahead of Sri Lanka Test series

Captain Shubman Gill highlighted a growing fitness problem for India after a series of injuries on the England tour, where several key players, including Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah, missed matches. Gill warned that frequent changes to the playing XI hinder preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup and stressed the need for higher fitness standards.

Jasprit Bumrah, who was injured in the second ODI of the England series, missed the third match. Reports now say he has recovered and will be included in India’s squad for the upcoming two‑match Test series against Sri Lanka, a crucial fixture for the ICC World Test Championship 2025‑27 cycle. Fast‑bowler Mohammad Siraj is also expected to retain his place, while spinners such as Ravindra Jadeja could feature to exploit Sri Lankan conditions.