Kuldeep Yadav Misses 2nd Test Against Sri Lanka Due to Illness
India has made a change to their lineup for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with Kuldeep Yadav not participating due to an incomplete recovery from a viral infection. Saransh Jain has been included in the team, marking his Test debut.
Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat first. Sri Lanka also introduced two players, Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara, making their Test debuts. India leads the series 1-0 after a victory in the first Test.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stated that while Kuldeep is unavailable for the match, he could still serve as a concussion substitute if necessary. Gill confirmed the reason for Kuldeep's absence was due to an infection, allowing Jain to step in for his first international match.