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Gurnoor Brar emerges as India’s next pace option before Sri Lanka Test
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If Jasprit Bumrah remains unavailable, Gurnoor Brar is the most likely pace debutant for the August 15 Test against Sri Lanka, and his Galle practice-game performance will be used as the selection argument.

This is a genuine selection and succession story for India’s pace attack. The August 15 Test date gives it a concrete near-term trigger.

AI reasoning

This is a genuine selection and succession story for India’s pace attack. The August 15 Test date gives it a concrete near-term trigger.

Curated summary

Zaheer Khan named Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar as India’s most promising fast bowler, praising his pace and early progress. Brar, 26, has already had a Test call-up, made his ODI debut against Afghanistan and taken 11 wickets in six matches. He is now in India’s practice game against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at Galle, where he took three wickets and scored 36 not out. With Jasprit Bumrah injured, Brar may debut in the first Test against Sri Lanka on August 15.

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Gurnoor Brar emerges as India’s next pace option before Sri Lanka Test

Zaheer Khan has singled out the Punjab quick as India’s most promising fast bowler, with a possible Test debut on August 15 now in play.

Indian Express·4h ago
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