India is expected to miss fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for its upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, according to reports. The sources say Bumrah has not yet recovered from a knee injury and is therefore likely to sit out the series. With Bumrah unavailable, Jammu and Kashmir pace bowler Auqib Nabi is reported to be in line for a maiden call-up to the India Test squad for the Sri Lanka Tests.
The articles describe the selection as a possible replacement scenario, tied directly to Bumrah’s ongoing recovery status. They frame Auqib Nabi’s inclusion as a step into national consideration given the need to fill Bumrah’s role in the touring side. The reports do not provide additional details on India’s final squad composition beyond the expected change, nor do they specify the exact timing of Bumrah’s return. Overall, the information centers on Bumrah’s injury status and the reported prospect of Auqib Nabi earning his first Test opportunity as cover for the Sri Lanka tour.
