New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- India's batting line-up for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka has undergone a late change. Left-handed opener Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the tour, and the BCCI has confirmed Sarfaraz Khan as his replacement. The announcement was made on Sunday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The first Test of the series is scheduled to begin on August 15 in Galle. Sudharsan's absence means the team management will now look to Sarfaraz to strengthen the middle order as India prepares for its first assignment of the 2026-27 season.

(More to follow)

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from MINT....