Sarfaraz Khan Earns India Test Recall as Sai Sudharsan Sidelined with Toe Injury Ahead of Sri Lanka Series

Mumbai middle-order batsman Sarfaraz Khan has earned a high-profile recall to the Indian national Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, which gets underway in Galle on August 15, 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the decision following a medical evaluation that ruled out left-handed top-order batter Sai Sudharsan due to an ongoing stress reaction in his right toe. Sudharsan, who had impressed during India’s recent international outings and established himself at the critical No. 3 batting position, sustained the injury during India A’s tour of Sri Lanka. Although the 24-year-old made progress while undergoing intensive rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, the board’s medical team advised against his participation to prevent long-term structural damage. For the 28-year-old Sarfaraz Khan, the call-up provides another valuable opportunity to solidify his credentials in the longest format of the game. Since making his memorable Test debut against England in early 2024—where he scored back-to-back half-centuries in his maiden match—Sarfaraz has experienced a sporadic international trajectory. Across his…