Archive · 27 Jul 2026
India Faces Fitness Challenges Ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
The Indian cricket team is facing some fitness issues before their Test series against Sri Lanka.
Washington Sundar might not be ready for the first Test, and other players like Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are also injured.
The selectors have to decide who to pick for the team.
Jasprit Bumrah is also recovering from an injury but might play.
Hardik Pandya is fit and will be available for white-ball cricket in August.
Akash Deep is still recovering and won't be available for the series.
The first Test is on August 15 in Galle, and the second Test is on August 23 in Colombo.
Washington Sundar is unlikely to be fit for the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are not in selection contention due to hamstring injuries.
Saransh Jain is a potential candidate for the reserve spinner’s slot.
Jasprit Bumrah is expected to appear for a fitness test but may not be available for the first Test.
Hardik Pandya is back to full fitness and will be available for white-ball cricket from August.
- Who
- Indian cricket team selectors and players
- What
- Fitness challenges and selection dilemmas ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests
- When
- July 26, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To ensure the team is fit and ready for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka
Selection Committee
Team Management
Washington Sundar's Availability
Selection Committee
Washington Sundar is unlikely to recover in time for the first Test, leaving the reserve spinner’s slot open.
Team Management
Washington Sundar may be fit for the second Test, and selectors might consider picking him for one game subject to fitness.
Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy's Availability
Selection Committee
Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are not in selection contention due to hamstring injuries and are undergoing rehabilitation.
Team Management
The team management might consider their inclusion if they recover quickly.
- Opening Test Date
- August 15, 2024
- Second Test Date
- August 23, 2024
- Washington Sundar's Availability
- Unlikely for the first Test, possible for the second Test
- Hardik Pandya's Availability
- Available from August 2024
- Akash Deep's Status
- Recuperating from a stress fracture, not available for the series
- Jasprit Bumrah's Status
- Expected to appear for a fitness test
Sources
India squad for Sri Lanka Tests: Headache for BCCI as Washington Sundar remains doubtful; will Ravindra Jadeja return?
Fitness ahead of SL Tests: Washington remains doubtful, focus on Saransh Jain
IND vs SL Test: Injury woes hit India as Washington Sundar doubtful, Jasprit Bumrah under watch; Saransh Jain in line for maiden call-up
