Why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finally explains why Kuldeep Yadav is suddenly missing from Team India's practice sessions and from the team line-up as well.

After the toss of the India vs Sri Lanka Test match in Colombo, the BCCI, through an official press release on social media platforms, informed that the experienced spinner is not available for the Colombo Test match because of viral illness.

BCCI explains why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing in the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match in Colombo

But he remains with the team in Sri Lanka and could be on the ground as a concussion substitute if required during the match.

"Kuldeep Yadav has not fully recovered from his viral illness. He was unavailable for selection in the Playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka. However, he can take the field as a concussion substitute, if required," according to the official press release.

UPDATE: Mr Kuldeep Yadav has not fully recovered from his viral illness.

He was unavailable for selection in the Playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

However, he can take the field as a concussion substitute, if required. #TeamIndia | #SLvIND

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 23, 2026

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