Sai Sudharsan

Reflecting on the challenge of moving from months of T20 cricket straight into the longest format, KL Rahul admitted that overthinking can often become a trap for batters.

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill slammed centuries as India dominated Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Sai Sudharsan contributed a fluent 81, helping India build a strong 139-run stand before being dismissed by Saleem Safi. India ended the day in control at 368/3 in 85 overs, with Rishabh Pant unbeaten on 50 alongside captain Shubman Gill.

As India prepares to face Afghanistan in a one-off Test match at the New Chandigarh Stadium, all eyes are fixed squarely on young left-hander Sai Sudharsan, who has failed to convert his white-ball success into red-ball cricket.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir stressed the need to show patience with Sai Sudharsan, who is set to get another opportunity in a batting slot that has remained unsettled since Cheteshwar Pujara’s exit from the Test side.

As India prepare for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, one major question continues to dominate discussions around the team's batting line-up who will take ownership of the crucial No.3 position. Since Cheteshwar Pujara fell out of India's Test plans, several batters have been tried at No.3, but none have managed to make the position their own. The race for the No.3 spot appears to be between Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan, both of whom have impressed in recent months.

Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan etched his name into the record books for all the wrong reasons during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals in New Chandigarh.

He also broadened his criticism beyond individual selections, pointing to a pattern of tunnel vision within the selection process. He draws a clear distinction between Rohit and Virat Kohli, believing Kohli still has the form and fitness to justify his place.

Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan continued his sensational form in IPL 2026 and etched his name into the history books during a high-stakes clash against the Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.

Sudharsan concluded the match remaining notationally not out on 53 from 28 deliveries, a fighting knock that was highlighted by six boundaries and three sixes. During the 17th over of the second innings, Sudharsan courageously re entered the batting order immediately after captain Shubman Gill was dismissed by Sunil Narine for a well made 85 off 49 deliveries

After Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar guided GT to a competitive 168/5 with composed half-centuries, Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder combined to rip through SRH's batting line-up and bowl the visitors out for just 86 in 14.5 overs in a one-sided IPL 2026 clash in Ahmedabad.

During the high-stakes IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan etched his name into the record books.

Virat Kohli broke multiple records during his match-winning knock for RCB against GT After being dismissed for a golden duck early in the run chase, Virat made GT pay dearly Kohli's match-winning knock also brought him closer to the 9,000 IPL runs milestone

Sudharsan became the fastest batter to reach 2,000 runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Gujarat Titans opener surpassed the previous record held by West Indies legend Chris Gayle in IPL Sai Sudharsan made his IPL debut for Gujarat Titans in 2022 and has steadily grown into a cornerstone of the side. 

Tamil Nadu batter Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of action after sustaining a rib fracture during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Gujarat Titans (GT) enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a robust, balanced core after a playoff finish in 2025 season. The 2022 IPL champions GT have retained 20 players, including captain Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Mohammed Siraj, Jos Buttler, Rahul Tewatia and others. With a purse of Rs 12.9 crore and only five slots to fill (including four overseas), GT's strategy will be surgical, focusing on specific roles to transform a strong core into a championship-winning unit. Here are the 4 key players Gujarat Titans might target at the IPL 2026 mini-auction:

After their crushing loss against South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata, India will look to bounce back in the second and last match of the two-match series at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, starting on Saturday, November 22. Shubman Gill, who captained India in the first Test, retired hurt on Day 2 of the Kolkata Testdue to a neck injury, has been advised to rest, making his participation doubtful. If Gill misses out, Rishabh Pant is expected to take over as captain for the second Test. The second Test match holds immense importance for India to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) hopes alive and playing XI selection for the second Test will be heavily influenced by fitness concerns. Here's India's predicted Playing XI 2nd Test against South Africa in Guwahati:

Washington Sundar promoted to No. 3 as India field a four-spinner attack at Eden Gardens. Sai Sudharsan omitted from playing XI due to form and tactical reshuffle, not injury. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel included, enhancing India’s batting depth and wicketkeeping options.

India is set to take on South Africa in a two-match Test series, with the opening game scheduled from November 14 to 18 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Let’s take a look at India’s strongest possible playing XI for the upcoming Test series against the WTC 2025 champions, South Africa.

Rishabh Pant has been named India A captain for the red-ball series against South Africa A starting October 30 in Bengaluru. Returning from a foot injury, Pant leads a strong squad featuring KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, and Mohammed Siraj, providing key preparation for upcoming senior Tests.

Later, a video surfaced online showing him sitting near the boundary line enjoying a quick snack. According to a Cricbuzz report, the IPL 2026 player auction is expected to be held in mid-December, with December 13–15 emerging as the likely window. Sai Sudharsan has been a consistent performer for the Gujarat Titans since joining the franchise.

Sai Sudharsan scores a composed 87 runs in India vs West Indies 2nd Test, silencing critics and boosting his Test credentials. Viral video of Sudharsan eating a burger on the boundary line sparks memes and fan calls for a CSK transfer ahead of IPL 2026. Gujarat Titans’ star batter gains attention as a top contender for IPL 2026 auction, thanks to consistent performances and Tamil Nadu roots.

Sudharsan’s innings ended on the third ball of the 69th over when spinner Jomel Warrican bowled a sharp delivery that beat his inside edge. The 23-year-old Tamil Nadu batsman had been under considerable scrutiny heading into this match. After Day 1, Sudharsan explained his mindset during the innings.