Overview
- Sarfaraz Khan was added to India's two-Test squad for the Sri Lanka series as Sai Sudharsan's replacement, a move confirmed on Monday.
- West Zone named Saurashtra batter Jay Gohil to replace Sarfaraz in its Duleep Trophy squad, a change confirmed by chief selector Rajesh Pawar.
- Gohil earned the promotion on the back of a strong 2025–26 Ranji season that produced 523 runs in six matches and an overall first-class record of 860 runs from 12 games at about a 47.8 average.
- West Zone will begin its Duleep Trophy campaign on August 23 in Bengaluru under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, giving Gohil a platform to press for higher honours.
- The sequence underlines two effects: Sarfaraz gets a chance to revive his Test career after a long absence and Gohil gains immediate exposure that could fast-track his national prospects if he converts domestic form into Duleep performances.