Sarfaraz Khan vs Dhruv Jurel: India pick Sarfaraz for Sri Lanka Tests

BCCI named Sarfaraz Khan as replacement for injured Sai Sudharsan in India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15. Sarfaraz joined the squad in Colombo after a two-year absence from the Test team. Dhruv Jurel was left out of the squad. Mohammad Kaif included Sarfaraz in his XI for the Galle Test while omitting Jurel. Sarfaraz Khan's father issued an emotional message that circulated widely after the recall. Sudharsan is recovering from a right toe stress reaction at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Sarfaraz Khan's return may hinge on conditions in Galle where India seek a specialist answer to spin bowling.