Sitanshu Kotak says Kuldeep Yadav has viral fever, dismisses absence speculation
Cricket
Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak told the Times of India in a report published on 2026-08-24 that Kuldeep Yadav had a viral fever and dismissed speculation about his absence from the India vs Sri Lanka match.
Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the wrist by a bouncer and is expected to resume his innings on Monday, aiding the team's score.
Tempers flared between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando following Jaiswal's dismissal, which Kotak described as a heat of the moment incident.
