Washington Sundar to Miss Opening Sri Lanka Test, Harshit Rana Sidelined Due to Fitness Concerns: Report
Washington Sundar is expected to miss the opener after a hamstring injury, and selectors are awaiting medical updates on several other players.
- Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin on August 15 at the Galle International Stadium.
- The all-rounder sustained a right hamstring injury during the recent ODI tour of England and is expected to report to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence for a comprehensive fitness assessment.
- A BCCI source revealed, "Washington will only be fit by the second Test," while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana are also unlikely to be selected for the tour.
- Selectors must weigh options beyond Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar, and Kuldeep Yadav; if they select Harsh Dubey, the squad could feature three bowlers with identical skill sets, PTI reported.
- India's squad announcement is expected soon, with selectors awaiting medical updates on Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan ahead of the team's departure for Sri Lanka around August 4.
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Indian cricket team faces injury concerns ahead of their two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, with Washington Sundar unavailable for the first Test and Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana unlikely to participate. Jasprit Bumrah is on rest, and B Sai Sudharsan's fitness is also being monitored.
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Several key Indian players face fitness issues ahead of the Sri Lanka Test tour. Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah are among those with injury concerns. Sai Sudharsan is also likely to be picked subject to his recovery. Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are unavailable due to unhealed injuries. The team's fitness levels are a concern for future tournaments.
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