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⬤ LOW 23 Aug 2026, 04:51 UTC

Why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka: What Gill and BCCI said

Saransh Jain has stepped onto the field, marking his Test debut for India in the second match against Sri Lanka. With Kuldeep Yadav sidelined by a viral infection, the captain, Shubman Gill, opted to bat first after winning the toss on a favourable pitch. Following a commanding win in the opener, India seek to build on their 1-0 series lead, while also addressing areas for growth in their performance.
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