India’s Test tour of Sri Lanka in 2026 is set to begin with a change to the batting lineup after Sai Sudharsan is ruled out of the two-Test series due to a toe injury, according to reports.
Both outlets also note that India’s preparations include a warm-up match in which Devdutt Padikkal scores an unbeaten century. His performance is highlighted as positioning him as a candidate for the number three spot in the batting order. Captain Shubman Gill is reported to be available despite a minor finger injury.
The coverage is aligned on the key points: Sudharsan’s withdrawal for medical reasons, Padikkal’s century in the warm-up, Gill’s expected participation, and the series start date. The reports focus on team selection implications rather than broader tour context, reflecting a primarily squad-and-status update angle.
