Why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka: What Gill and BCCI said

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Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav misses the second Test match against Sri Lanka due to a viral infection. Captain Shubman Gill chooses to bat first on a favorable pitch as India aims to build on their series lead and improve team performance.

Saransh Jain has stepped onto the field, marking his Test debut for India in the second match against Sri Lanka. With Kuldeep Yadav sidelined by a viral infection, the captain, Shubman Gill, opted to bat first after winning the toss on a favourable pitch. Following a commanding win in the opener, India seek to build on their 1-0 series lead, while also addressing areas for growth in their performance.