Time running out for Sai Sudharsan: Can he cement his no. 3 spot? | Cricket News
Sai Sudharsan will have one final chance to cement his place in Indiaâ€s Test side as the second match against West Indies starts tomorrow at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Batting at No. 3, a position of huge responsibility, Sai has shown glimpses of promise but needs to deliver consistent performances to secure his spot. The Tamil Nadu batter made his Test debut earlier this year in England during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. In that series, he scored 140 runs with a highest of 61 and averaged 23.33. While these numbers reflect potential, they fall short of the level expected for one of Indiaâ€s top-order slots. Selectors have backed him despite a modest first-class record, which sits below an average of 40. They are investing in his potential, given his explosive form in the IPL 2025, where he scored 759 runs to win the Orange Cap. Yet, the challenge of translating T20 dominance into the rigours of Test cricket remains. Devdutt Padikkal and other young batsmen are waiting in the wings, ready to step in if Sai fails to impress.
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The stakes are high. Chief selector Ajit Agarkarâ€s remarks about Karun Nairâ€s recent exclusion highlight the expectations: “We expected more from him. He scored 205 runs in the series with a highest of 57 and average of 25.62. It shows that talent alone is not enough at the Test level.†Sai now faces a similar scrutiny, and tomorrowâ€s game may define his immediate future in India colours. Captain Shubman Gill has expressed faith in Sai, saying young players need opportunities to find their footing. Yet, with the West Indies†bowlers unlikely to pose a huge threat, the spotlight will be on whether Sai can seize the moment and solidify his role at No. 3. Tomorrow is not just another Test; it could be a defining moment for Sai Sudharsanâ€s Test career.
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