Sarfaraz Khan in contention to replace Sai Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Tests
Indian cricketer Sai Sudharsan is likely to miss the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a foot injury. Selectors are considering Sarfaraz Khan or Shaik Rasheed as potential replacements to bolster the batting lineup.
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TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: India are rocked by another injury blow as their designated No. 3 batter Sai Sudharsan is all but ruled out of the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle.The southpaw is undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) for a niggle in his foot, but the management was optimistic about having him available before the first Test got underway. However, as things stand, it is highly unlikely that the Tamil Nadu batter will get the necessary clearances for the crucial fixtures.Shaik Rasheed or Sarfaraz Khan could be drafted in as a replacement for the batter.
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