India’s Injury Woes Deepen Ahead of Sri Lanka Tour

The Indian squad enters the Sri Lanka Test series with a spate of injuries. In addition to Sai Sudharsan’s toe fracture and Jasprit Bumrah’s knee issue, fast‑bowler Harshit Rana and all‑rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy are out with hamstring and quadriceps strains. All‑rounder Hardik Pandya and spinner Varun Chakravarthy are also undergoing recovery processes under the BCCI’s medical supervision.

The depletion has forced the selectors to call up Aukib Nabi as a replacement for Bumrah and to consider several domestic performers for the remaining vacancies. The team’s depth will be tested as they look to maintain competitiveness despite the setbacks.