India, Aug. 5 -- Sai Sudharsan is expected to join the Indian Test squad in Sri Lanka by Saturday, August 8, after staying back in Bengaluru to complete his rehabilitation from a minor toe injury. The left-handed batter was a notable absentee when the Indian team departed Mumbai for Colombo on Tuesday. Sudharsan is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and is understood to be close to regaining full fitness.

According to Cricbuzz, the 24-year-old has been nursing a niggle in his big toe but has resumed batting at the Centre of Excellence. He is expected to receive clearance from the medical staff before travelling to Sri Lanka. Sudharsan had reportedly informed people close to him that he wou...