Shaik Rasheed, Sarfaraz Khan emerge as frontrunners to replace Sai Sudharsan in India Test squad
- Posted on August 8, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
India faces another setback in their Test squad preparation as middle-order batsman Sai Sudharsan is sidelined due to injury ahead of the Sri Lanka series beginning mid-August. With the crucial position at number three now vacant, selectors are evaluating promising candidates Shaik Rasheed and Sarfaraz Khan to fill the gap. This decision comes during a critical phase of India's Test cricket campaign, with both contenders looking to prove their credentials on the international stage.
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Shaik Rasheed, Sarfaraz Khan emerge as frontrunners to replace Sai Sudharsan in India Test squad
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: India are rocked by another injury blow as their designated No. 3 batter Sai Sudharsan is all but ruled out of the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle.
