{
  "id": 258986,
  "title": "Sai Sudharsan may fly to Sri Lanka by weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/sai-sudharsan-may-fly-to-sri-lanka-by-weekend",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T07:58:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/sai-sudharsan-may-fly-to-sri-lanka-by-weekend/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian cricketer Sai Sudharsan, who did not accompany the team to Sri Lanka on Tuesday, is anticipated to join them in Colombo by the weekend, according to sources. The left-hander, currently recovering from a minor injury to his big toe, is reported to be making steady progress and may be fit for the Test series that kicks off on August 15. Sudharsan, a prolific white-ball batsman, is expected to receive clearance from the Centre of Excellence's medical team in Bengaluru to rejoin the squad. His participation is unlikely to impact the three-day warm-up match that begins on Friday, the day after his expected arrival. BCCI confirmed the presence of four net bowlers in the Indian team for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. The squad arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday and conducted their first training session on Wednesday before set off for Colombo.",
  "summary": "Sai Sudharsan, a conspicuous absentee when the Indian team took off from Mumbai for Sri Lanka on Tuesday (August 4), is expected to join his teammates in Colombo by Saturday (August 8). Currently undergoing rehabilitation for a minor niggle, the left-hander is understood to be on course to regaining full fitness and is expected to […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Sai Sudharsan expected to join Sri Lanka team by weekend.",
    "Left-hander recovering from minor toe injury.",
    "BCCI confirms four net bowlers for Sri Lanka series."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/258986.png",
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Island Sri Lanka",
        "title": "Sai Sudharsan may fly to Sri Lanka by weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/sai-sudharsan-may-fly-to-sri-lanka-by-weekend-289085",
        "published": "2026-08-07T23:45:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}