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India waits on Sai Sudharsan's fitness for Sri Lanka Tests

Sai Sudharsan remains in Bengaluru continuing rehabilitation while India awaits clearance for him to join the Sri Lanka Test squad.

India is monitoring Sai Sudharsan's recovery at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru while the rest of the squad has arrived in Colombo. Sudharsan has not travelled with the team and is expected to resume full-intensity batting later this week. The medical staff will assess whether he can join the squad in time for the three-day warm-up match beginning Friday.

The team management has prioritised full match readiness over an early arrival, given India's long-term plans for the left-hander in the Test side. Sudharsan will need to complete batting sessions without discomfort before being cleared to travel. The practice game would then serve as his final fitness test ahead of the two-Test series starting August 15.

The remainder of the squad reached Colombo on Tuesday. India are fifth in the World Test Championship standings with a points percentage of 48.15 after four wins and four losses in nine matches.

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  6. Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series after the India captain was ruled out with a knee injury.

  7. The BCCI will evaluate injury management and support staff performance after India's Test series against Sri Lanka concludes.

  8. The BCCI will review physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain's role after the Sri Lanka Tests amid ongoing injury concerns in the Indian team.

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  10. Former England captain Alastair Cook supports Joe Root as interim Test captain until the 2027 home Ashes.

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  12. India have named a largely unchanged squad for the Asia Cup 2026, again leaving out Yastika Bhatia while retaining faith in 18-year-old G Kamalini.

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  14. Gambhir flags WTC pressure ahead of Sri Lanka Tests; India begin August 15.

  15. Ashwin predicts Samson and Sooryavanshi will miss 2027 ODI World Cup; includes Bhuvneshwar Kumar instead.

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  17. Stokes could return to T20 franchise cricket after Test retirement with multiple teams expressing interest.

  18. BCCI awaits government nod for possible India tour of Bangladesh in early September.

  19. Ashwin backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return for 2027 World Cup citing swing bowling experience.

  20. Rahane retires after 85 Tests and three wins as stand-in captain in Australia; BCCI grants top pension bracket.

  21. Bumrah passes fitness test and will play both Tests; warm-up match shortened before Sri Lanka tour.

  22. Michael Vaughan believes the England Test captaincy will benefit Joe Root after his re-appointment.

  23. Ajinkya Rahane has retired from international, IPL and domestic cricket after 85 Tests and 8,414 runs.

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  28. England captain has hinted at missing the Ireland ODIs next month to continue rehab for her calf issue that has forced her to play as a specialist batter.

  29. AB de Villiers expressed surprise at Rishabh Pant's selection for India's Sri Lanka Test series, citing concerns over confidence and fitness.

  30. Langer denies direct approach from ECB while Fleming prepares to take over England Test team.

  31. Star batter Virat Kohli led the cricket fraternity in paying tribute to Ajinkya Rahane following his retirement from international cricket, describing him as his favourite Test batting partner.

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  52. England batter Tammy Beaumont will retire from internationals after the one-off Test against India at Lord's starting July 10. The 35-year-old ends a 17-year career with 260 appearances.

  53. England posted 201 and bowled India out for 76 at Trent Bridge, taking a 2-0 series lead with their biggest T20I win by runs.

  54. AB de Villiers warns that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces an obvious pull toward T20 over Test cricket. The teenager scored 14 on his India T20I debut against England.

  55. Anvay Dravid hit 87 off 67 in the second Youth ODI. India posted 285 but Sri Lanka chased it down for an eight-wicket win.

  56. Sunil Gavaskar urged the BCCI to protect the scarcity value of an India cap by guaranteeing contracted players one month of annual rest.

  57. The squad is missing six players due to injuries.

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