India’s spin bowling allrounder R Ashwin says head coach Gautam Gambhir and selector Ajit Agarkar should be clear in their message to batter Sarfaraz Khan as the first Test against Sri Lanka approaches. Multiple reports indicate Sarfaraz Khan is not expected to feature in India’s XI for the opening match.
The coverage focuses on Ashwin’s comments urging clarity around selection decisions. While the outlets align on the underlying expectation that Sarfaraz may miss the first Test, they present it mainly through Ashwin’s perspective on communication within the team and selection setup, rather than detailing changes to the squad or alternative candidates.
Overall, the reporting frames the issue as one of player management ahead of the series’ first match, with the principal point of agreement across sources being that Sarfaraz Khan’s chances of playing the first Test are viewed as low.
