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Kuldeep Yadav Misses Second Test Against Sri Lanka Due to Illness
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Kuldeep Yadav missed the second Test due to a viral infection.
Saransh Jain made his Test debut for India.
Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first.
The Times of India reports that India made one change to their playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, leaving out Kuldeep Yadav due to a viral infection. Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first, while Saransh Jain made his Test debut as a spin-bowling allrounder. The BCCI confirmed Kuldeep remains unavailable for selection in the starting lineup but could serve as a concussion substitute if needed.
Why it mattersTeam selection decisions directly impact India's bowling strategy and series outcome in Sri Lanka.
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Kuldeep Yadav missed the Colombo Test due to an infection.
Shubman Gill confirmed the reason for Kuldeep's absence at the toss.
Saransh Jain replaced Kuldeep to make his Test debut.
Outlook India reports that Kuldeep Yadav missed the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo due to an infection, which captain Shubman Gill confirmed at the toss. Prior to the match, his place in the team had been a subject of speculation, but health ultimately sidelined him. Saransh Jain replaced Kuldeep to make his Test debut as India pursued a series sweep.
Kuldeep Yadav missed the match due to a viral illness.
Saransh Jain received his maiden Test cap.
The BCCI confirmed Kuldeep could still act as a concussion substitute.
The Sunday Guardian reports that Kuldeep Yadav was ruled out of India's starting lineup for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo after failing to recover from a viral illness. Captain Shubman Gill confirmed the infection at the toss, where he elected to bat first. The BCCI stated that Kuldeep remains eligible to act as a concussion substitute, while domestic performer Saransh Jain was handed his maiden Test cap in his absence.
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Why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka: What Shubman Gill and BCCI said
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The Times of India reports that India made one change to their playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, leaving out Kuldeep Yadav due to a viral infection. Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first, while Saransh Jain made his Test debut as a spin-bowling allrounder. The BCCI confirmed Kuldeep remains unavailable for selection in the starting lineup but could serve as a concussion substitute if needed.
India Vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test 2026: Why Kuldeep Yadav Is Not Playing In Colombo?
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Outlook India reports that Kuldeep Yadav missed the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo due to an infection, which captain Shubman Gill confirmed at the toss. Prior to the match, his place in the team had been a subject of speculation, but health ultimately sidelined him. Saransh Jain replaced Kuldeep to make his Test debut as India pursued a series sweep.
India vs Sri Lanka: Why Is Kuldeep Yadav Not Playing 2nd Test? Check Team India Playing XI As Saransh Jain…
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The Sunday Guardian reports that Kuldeep Yadav was ruled out of India's starting lineup for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo after failing to recover from a viral illness. Captain Shubman Gill confirmed the infection at the toss, where he elected to bat first. The BCCI stated that Kuldeep remains eligible to act as a concussion substitute, while domestic performer Saransh Jain was handed his maiden Test cap in his absence.