Why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka: What Gill and BCCI said
Saransh Jain has stepped onto the field, marking his Test debut for India in the second match against Sri Lanka. With Kuldeep Yadav sidelined by a viral infection, the captain, Shubman Gill, opted to bat first after winning the toss on a favourable pitch. Following a commanding win in the opener, India seek to build on their 1-0 series lead, while also addressing areas for growth in their…
India selected a modified XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with Kuldeep Yadav absent due to a viral infection. Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat first. The hosts also debuted Kamil Mishra and Pasindu Sooriyabandara. India currently holds a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Kuldeep will only be available to play as a concussion substitute if needed. Left-arm spinner Saransh Jain made his Test debut in place of Kuldeep. Gill attributed their decision to bat first to the promising surface conditions in Colombo.
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