IND vs SL Test Injury Saga: India could be without another key player for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, with Washington Sundar reportedly unlikely to feature in the second match. The development comes at an inconvenient time for India, who are already managing a growing injury list. Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan have been ruled out of the two-Test series, and Sundar's hamstring problem could now keep him away from the squad for the latter part of the tour.
Sundar is currently undergoing his recovery at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in India.
According to a Times of India report, the team management and medical staff are unwilling to rush the all-rounder back while several other players are also dealing with fitness issues.
His prospects of travelling to Sri Lanka in time for the second Test have reportedly been described as "very slim".
A "thorough assessment" is expected to take place next week, after which the team could have a clearer picture of his recovery.
With India already short of options, Sundar's absence would leave another hole in the squad.
His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a valuable option, particularly in subcontinental conditions where spin could play an important role.
India's injury concerns have already forced changes to the squad before the series begins.
Bumrah will miss the Sri Lanka Tests after failing to fully recover from the left knee injury he suffered during India's ODI series against England.
The veteran fast bowler's absence prompted the BCCI Men's Selection Committee to bring uncapped pacer Auqib Nabi into the squad as his replacement.
Sudharsan is also unavailable, with Sarfaraz Khan drafted into the team in his place.
The two-match series is scheduled to begin in Galle, and India's preparation has already been complicated by the number of players facing fitness concerns.
