Injury Blow Hits India as Jasprit Bumrah Misses Sri Lanka Test Series

India suffered a significant setback before the series began when fast‑bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah failed to recover from a lingering injury, ruling him out of the tour. His absence opened the door for Jammu & Kashmir's promising pacer Akib Nabi, who has been drafted into the Test squad. Nabi's inclusion marks a historic moment as he becomes the first cricketer from the region to earn a place in India's Test XI.