Indian cricket faces multiple injuries, with over a dozen players at the BCCI Centre of Excellence for rehabilitation. Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan will miss the Tests against Sri Lanka, while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana were also unavailable for selection. Former player Zaheer Khan, speaking at the Lanka Premier League final in Colombo, called for patience and proper workload planning. He noted that speed and craft both matter for fast bowlers, depending on the match phase and experience. Khan praised young bowler Gurnoor Brar for his pace and understanding after working with him at the centre, saying he is an exciting talent worth watching. On Mohammed Shami, Khan said the bowler should focus on staying available through consistent performances. Khan also discussed the value of conversations with fast bowlers during training camps and the importance of contributing to cricket development through various roles.
