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India‑Sri Lanka Test series injury concerns

Entities: Shubman Gill · Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) · Washington Sundar · Jasprit Bumrah · Ajit Agarkar

Overview

On 22 July, Sri Lanka’s wicket‑keeper Kusal Mendis suffered a right‑hamstring injury in the Lanka Premier League, ruling him out of the tournament and casting doubt on his participation in the two‑match home Test series against India.

Three days later, India announced that its Test squad for the August series would be named amid a spate of injuries: fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah remained a fitness question after a knee problem, all‑rounder Washington Sundar was ruled out of the first Test with a hamstring strain, and both Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy were unavailable. Selectors were also considering veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja and other spin options.

By 25 July, India’s squad was set to be released on 28 July. Sundar would miss the opening Test, with his inclusion for the second match dependent on his recovery. Bumrah was to rest until 30 July and would undergo a fitness assessment before the final squad was confirmed. Rana and Reddy were officially ruled out, while Jadeja was declared fit. The BCCI scheduled an internal review meeting in early August to evaluate recent white‑ball performances and coaching staff.

Sri Lanka’s selectors, led by Kapila Wijeygunawardene, named a squad that includes batting all‑rounder Sahan Arachchige and wicket‑keeper Anjala Bandara, aiming to counter India’s line‑up on home conditions.

Both teams continue to wrestle with injury‑related selection challenges as they prepare for the August two‑match Test series, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025‑27.

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Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 22 sources
    India's Test squad for Sri Lanka series shaped by injuries and fitness checks

    India will name its Test squad for Sri Lanka by 28 July; injuries sideline Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Nitish Reddy, while Bumrah’s selection hinges on fitness. Jadeja is fit; Sri Lanka’s squad features S.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis ruled out of Lanka Premier League, doubts remain for India Test series

    Kusal Mendis missed the rest of the Lanka Premier League after a hamstring injury, leaving his availability for Sri Lanka’s August Test series against India in doubt.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · cricketage.in · cricketcountry.com · crictracker.com · dnaindia.com · enavabharat.com · fi.operationscript.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · icecric.news · khelnow.com · lankanewspapers.com · moving.co.nz · munsifdaily.com · news18.com · News18.com · newsbytesapp.com · newsx.com · revsportz.in · samacharnama.com · socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com · tv9hindi.com

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