India Test squad hit by injury crisis ahead of Sri Lanka tour
India Test squad selection for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in August is affected by multiple injury concerns to key players.
Off-spinning allrounder Washington Sundar is unavailable for the first Test due to a right hamstring injury, with availability for the second Test subject to fitness.
Ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has an impact injury to his left knee and is likely to be picked under a 'subject to fitness' clause after rest until July 30.
Test No. 3 batter Sai Sudharsan is likely to be picked under a 'subject to fitness' clause as he recovers from injury.
Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are unavailable due to unhealed injuries.
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