Mumbai: The Indian team will go to Sri Lanka after the tour of Zimbabwe. India will play a two-match series against Sri Lanka from mid-August. Ahead of that Test series, a cloud of anxiety loomed over Indian cricket. Confusion has been created about the fitness of several cricketers. The selectors are all in the game.
Before the selection of the team for the Test series against Sri Lanka, the fitness of some cricketers has started. It is heard that Washington Sundar has already been ruled out of the series due to injury. Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah are struggling with fitness. Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee has to be sure whether they are fit or not before the election. Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy will not be available. With which the Indian team is in trouble.
The team led by Shubman Gill will leave for Sri Lanka on August 4. The Indian team will prepare for the Test series by going to Sri Lanka. The first test in Gaul started on August 15. Before that, the Indian team will play a four-day warm-up match. For test series within 1-2 days Indian team will be chosen. Before that, think about the selectors.
But it is virtually certain that Washington has been knocked out. He got injured during the ODI series against England. Sundar did not play in the last ODI match of the series at Lord’s. It is certain that he will not play in the first Test at Galle. There are serious doubts about whether he will be available for the second Test. It is heard that Sundar will go to the Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. His rehabilitation will continue there.
A cloud of worry about Bumrah’s fitness. He has been asked to rest till July 30. Then he will go to the Center of Excellence. After the medical test, it will be decided whether Bumrah will be played in the Test series or not.
Sai Sudarshan is very fit. But he may have to give fitness test. A decision on him will be made before the final team selection.
