Sarfaraz Khan Joins Indian Test Squad as Sudharsan's Replacement for Sri Lanka Series

In a significant update for Indian cricket, Sarfaraz Khan has been selected to replace the injured Sai Sudharsan in the Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Sudharsan, who is recovering from a toe injury, has shown progress but will not be fit in time. Sarfaraz, who has previously played six Tests for India, is set to join the team in Colombo. The series begins on August 15, and the Indian squad has been finalized, featuring notable players like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. Read on for more details about the squad and the upcoming matches.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 9, 2026, 20:53 IST

Sarfaraz Khan Steps In for Injured Sai Sudharsan

Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan has been called up to the Indian Test team, stepping in for the injured Sai Sudharsan ahead of the series against Sri Lanka, which kicks off on August 15.

Sudharsan, a left-handed batter, sustained a toe injury during the India A tour last month and is currently recuperating at the BCCI Centre of Excellence located in Bengaluru.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reported that Sudharsan is showing notable improvement in his recovery, with the medical team keeping a close watch on his condition.

In an official statement, the BCCI announced, “The men's Selection Committee has appointed Sarfaraz Khan as the replacement for Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.”

Sarfaraz is expected to join the Indian squad in Colombo before they head to Galle for the first Test match.

At 28 years old, Sarfaraz Khan has represented India in six Test matches, with his most recent appearance being against New Zealand in Mumbai in 2024.

Updated Indian Test Squad

The revised squad for the Test series includes: Shubman Gill (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, and Sarfaraz Khan.