{
  "id": 429020,
  "title": "Sarfaraz Khan's first reaction after India call-up for Sri Lanka Test series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/sarfaraz-khans-first-reaction-after-india-call-up-for-sri-lanka-test",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T01:09:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka/sarfaraz-khans-first-reaction-after-india-call-up-for-sri-lanka-test-series/articleshow/133077111.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's cricket team has called up 28-year-old batter Sarfaraz Khan for the upcoming Sri Lanka Test series. Sarfaraz expressed his first reaction on social media, posting pictures of himself in the Team India jersey, with his father beside him. The right-handed batter had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time, despite his continued impressive performances in domestic cricket. Sarfaraz was added to the Indian squad as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan, who has been ruled out of the two-match Test series due to a toe injury. The injured player is currently recovering at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, where the medical team is closely monitoring his progress. The BCCI has confirmed that Sarfaraz has been named as a replacement for Sudharsan for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will kick off on August 15, 2026, in Galle.",
  "summary": "Sarfaraz Khan has been added to India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. He replaces Sai Sudharsan, who is recovering from a toe injury. This marks a significant moment for the batter after a long wait. The upcoming series is crucial for India's World Test Championship final hopes. India will play two Test matches against Sri Lanka starting August 15.",
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  "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."
}