# Injury Crisis Hits Indian Cricket Ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

2026-08-07T06:05:07+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Indian cricket team's injury woes have worsened ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series, with a former India star telling NDTV: "Just as you set playing XI, someone gets injured." The team has been dealing with injuries since the Indian Premier League 2026 resumed international cricket. The Deccan Herald reports that injuries are inevitable for modern Indian cricketers who play multiple formats with hardly any breathing space.

## Coverage

- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/just-as-you-set-playing-xi-someone-gets-injured-ex-india-stars-blunt-verdict-ahead-of-sri-lanka-tests-11874289#publisher=newsstand>
- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/indian-crickets-mounting-injury-crisis-4104340>

Tags: India team, Indian cricket, player injuries, Sri Lanka Tests
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