Goa, Aug. 15 -- India are facing Sri Lanka in the first Test of their two-match series at the Galle International Stadium, but one notable absence from the Indian playing XI has caught the attention of fans. Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is not part of the team for the opening Test, despite initially being included in India's squad for the series.

Bumrah remains one of India's most important players across formats, particularly in Test cricket, where his experience and ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs have made him a key part of the bowling attack.

Bumrah has been ruled out of the entire Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to fully recover from a left knee injury. The injury was sustained during India's ODI series against En...