# Washington Sundar’s Sri Lanka Test chances very slim 2026-08-12T21:42:18+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Times of India reports that Washington Sundar's availability for the second Test against Sri Lanka is in serious doubt. A BCCI source told the outlet that the chances of the all-rounder, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, joining the squad are 'very slim'. The medical team is being cautious, especially after recent player breakdowns. Sundar was picked only for the second Test knowing it would be touch-and-go on fitness. No replacement is likely if he is ruled out. Separately, the same source said Jasprit Bumrah (knee injury) and Akash Deep (stress fracture in back) have no timeline for return. The team management hopes both pacers will be available for the two-Test series in New Zealand later this year. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: BCCI, Cricket, India-Sri Lanka Test, injury updates, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/washington-sundars-sri-lanka-test-chances-very-slim/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/washington-sundars-sri-lanka-test-chances-very-slim/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.