Sai Sudharsan’s much-anticipated Test debut turned into a nightmare on Day 1 of the opening match of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy 2025, as the young left-hander was dismissed for a duck in a well-planned setup by England skipper Ben Stokes. The 23-year-old, selected ahead of the likes of Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sarfaraz Khan, was expected to […]

It was a heartwarming moment at Headingley as Cheteshwar Pujara handed over the India Test cap to Sai Sudharsan, marking the latter’s debut in the longest format. Sudharsan became India’s 317th Test cricketer ahead of the opening match of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy on June 20, and is expected to slot into the pivotal number three […]

Former India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar has said that Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan are the only two No. 3 options for the Indian team ahead of the first Test against England as well. He also added that Easwaran should be the preferred option if first-class cricket is given importance as well. However, the first Test […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has said that Shubman Gill’s decision to bat at No. 4 in the first Test against England was an interesting move. He also added that players rarely drop down the order in Tests as well. The first Test of the five-match Test series between India and England will be played […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Dhruv Jurel and Sai Sudharsan are not competing for the same spot for the first Test against England as well. He also added that while Jurel is more suited to bat at No. 5 or No. 6, Sudharsan is a top-order batter as well. […]

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked his new No. 3 batter while announcing his playing XI for the first Test against England, starting at Headingley in Leeds, beginning June 20. He believes that debutant Sai Sudharsan should play as the new number three in the series opener while backing captain Shubman Gill […]

As India gears up for the high-stakes five-match Test series against England starting June 20 at Headingley, one of the biggest talking points has been the inclusion of Sai Sudharsan in the red-ball squad. The talented left-hander, who earned his maiden Test call-up, is expected to bat at No. 3—a crucial position left vacant following […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has named his Indian playing XI for the first Test against England. The in-form Karun Nair, who scored 204 runs in India A’s first innings of the drawn first unofficial Test against England Lions, failed to get a place in his picked side as well. However, Team India will lock […]

In India’s upcoming Test series against England, Yashasvi Jaiswal is going to a play a key role. The talented left-handed opener scored 24, 64, 17, and 5 in the two Unofficial Tests for India A against England Lions as well. After the retirement of Rohit Sharma, all eyes will be on him to do well […]

As Team India gears up for their much-anticipated five-match Test series against England, head coach Gautam Gambhir set the tone with an emotional and motivating welcome for the fresh faces and returning stars in the squad. During a team gathering on Thursday, Gambhir officially welcomed debutants Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh to the red-ball setup, […]