Sarfaraz Khan or Dhruv Jurel in contention for India's No. 6 ahead of Sri Lanka Test

12 Aug 2026, 09:51 am IST|
Sarfaraz Khan or Dhruv Jurel in contention for India's No. 6 ahead of Sri Lanka Test
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As Team India prepares ahead of their Test match against Sri Lanka, selectors face a choice between Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel for the No. 6 spot.

Concerns centre on the middle order's batting performance and the composition of the bowling lineup.

A combination of three fast bowlers and two spinners is anticipated, and choosing the right eleven is described as essential for maintaining strong World Test Championship aspirations.

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