Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan has been added to the Indian cricket team ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka starting August 15 in Galle, replacing injured player Sai Sudharsan.
Sarfaraz Khan has arrived at the Indian camp in preparation for the Test series against Sri Lanka, taking over the spot vacated by Sai Sudharsan due to injury. The batter, who shared news of his arrival on social media, will be looking to make an impact after a period focused on improving his physical conditioning.
Khan's international career has seen notable achievements despite limited opportunities. Since making his Test debut against England in 2024, he has accumulated 371 runs across six Tests at an average of 37.10, including one century and three half-centuries with a highest score of 150. He was previously selected for India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour to Australia but did not feature in any matches during that series.
The player's recent domestic performances provide encouragement heading into the Sri Lanka assignment. During the latest Ranji Trophy season, Khan scored 429 runs across seven matches at an average of 53.62, featuring a century and a fifty among his performances. His most recent international outing came against New Zealand in November 2024, when India suffered their first series loss at home in 12 years, concluding in a whitewash defeat.
The updated Indian squad for the Sri Lanka Test series is led by Shubman Gill as captain, with KL Rahul serving as vice-captain. The squad includes a mix of established players and emerging talent, with both Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel available as wicketkeeping options.
