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Sarfaraz Khan replaces Sai Sudharsan in India squad for Sri Lanka Tests

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Sarfaraz Khan replaces Sai Sudharsan in India squad for Sri Lanka Tests
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Sarfaraz Khan has been named as the replacement for the injured Sai Sudharsan in India's Test cricket squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. The decision follows Sudharsan's ongoing recovery from a toe injury and Sarfaraz's previous experience at the international level.

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Sarfaraz Khan has been named as Sai Sudharsan's replacement in India's squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with the selectors opting for experience as the left-hander continues his recovery from a right toe stress reaction.The BCCI confirmed on Sunday that Sudharsan has been ruled out of the series. The batter has been undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru and has made significant progress, but he is yet to recover fully from the injury.“The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring his progress,” the board said in a statement.The Men's Selection Committee has now brought in Sarfaraz, who had emerged as one of the two contenders to replace Sudharsan.

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