Sarfaraz Khan Replaces Injured Sai Sudharsan for India's Sri Lanka Test Series

Sarfaraz Khan makes a comeback to the Indian Test team after being named as the direct replacement for the injured opening batsman Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming two‑match Test series against Sri Lanka, with the BCCI officially confirming the revised squad earlier this week.

Sai Sudharsan was ruled out after a reported injury that forced the board to withdraw him from the Sri Lanka tour, creating a vacancy in the middle order and prompting selectors to look for a player with recent domestic form to fill the gap.

BCCI officials said the change is intended to preserve squad balance, give Sarfaraz Khan an opportunity to demonstrate his readiness at the international level, and ensure the team retains depth in batting ahead of the challenging conditions expected in Sri Lanka.

India will field the updated lineup in the first Test, with Sarfaraz expected to open or bat in the top order, a move that could influence the team's strategy against Sri Lanka’s spin attack and affect the series outcome.