Saransh Jain Likely to Replace Kuldeep Yadav for India’s Colombo Test
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports, ESPNCricinfo
Saransh Jain’s inclusion in the Colombo Test appears imminent, with Kuldeep Yadav missing India’s second day of training in Sri Lanka. Jain, a 33-year-old all-rounder, was put through a rigorous workout by India’s coaching staff, including head coach Gautam Gambhir and spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, while Kuldeep remained at the hotel. Saransh bat and bowl sessions, monitored closely by Gambhir, suggest a potential debut. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s left-handers add intrigue, with skipper Dhananjaya de Silva confirming Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige’s inclusions.
Why it matters
This line-up change could shift India’s balance in the Test, affecting bowling attack strategy and India’s World Test Championship hopes.
Read the original report — Times of India
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