Goa, Aug. 2 -- India's preparations for the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka have suffered a significant setback, with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah unlikely to feature in the two-match series due to an unresolved left knee injury. Although Bumrah was initially named in the squad subject to medical clearance, the fast bowler has yet to resume bowling at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, making his participation increasingly unlikely.

The 31-year-old sustained an impact injury during the ODI series against England after developing reactive swelling in his left knee while fielding in the second ODI at Cardiff. The injury forced him to miss the series-deciding third ODI at Lord's, and his rehabilitation has since progressed at a ...