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IND vs SL: When the Indian cricket team announced Team India for the Sri Lanka tour, fitness issues were written next to the names of Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudarshan. Both players are now out of the series. Aqib Nabi was given a chance in place of Bumrah. In place of Sudarshan, the BCCI has now given Sarfaraz Khan a second chance. The question now is whether Sarfaraz Khan will get a chance in the playing XI?

Sarfaraz Khan may get a place in the playing XI

The BCCI has now named Sarfaraz Khan as a replacement for Sai Sudarshan. Sarfaraz Khan played his last match for Team India against New Zealand in 2024. He was also part of the team on the subsequent tour of Australia, although he was not included in the playing XI. Now the question is whether Sarfaraz Khan will be included in the playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka. Team India is currently planning to play only one batsman at number 6. Consequently, the team has only Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan as options. Jurel’s bat hasn’t performed well in the practice match. Therefore, Sarfaraz Khan could get a chance in the playing XI.

Sarfaraz Khan attacks against spin

Spin bowlers receive significant assistance from the pitch in Sri Lanka. Therefore, Team India needs a player who can attack spinners. Domestic cricket superstar Sarfaraz Khan is known for his aggressive batting against spin bowlers. Captain Gill and head coach Gambhir will hope to put pressure on the Sri Lankan star spinners in the first Test match itself. However, the team will also expect a big innings from Sarfaraz, who has played big innings for Mumbai in domestic cricket.