IND vs SA: The curious case of Washington Sundar – No.3 batter or bowling allrounder? | Cricket News – The Times of India

IND vs SA: The curious case of Washington Sundar – No.3 batter or bowling allrounder? | Cricket News – The Times of India

Washington Sundar (ANI Photo) The allrounder impressed with his technique against spin in the first Test but will he get a longer run as a specialist No.3 batter? If he does, will India be compromising on his bowling abilities?There was a time in his career when former England batter Kevin Pietersen was struggling to play…

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‘Very tricky’: Dinesh Karthik questions Gautam Gambhir’s move to play Washington Sundar at crucial No. 3 spot | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Very tricky’: Dinesh Karthik questions Gautam Gambhir’s move to play Washington Sundar at crucial No. 3 spot | Cricket News – The Times of India

Washington Sundar (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India’s surprise decision to field Washington Sundar at the prestigious No. 3 position in the Kolkata Test has sparked a sharp debate, with former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik openly questioning the logic behind the move. The slot, normally reserved for a specialist top-order batter, was vacated after Sai Sudharsan…

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IND vs SA: Who did what in first training session post India’s shocking defeat to South Africa? | Cricket News – The Times of India

IND vs SA: Who did what in first training session post India’s shocking defeat to South Africa? | Cricket News – The Times of India

India vs South Africa (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) During Monday’s optional practice session at Eden Gardens, Indian batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel adopted an unconventional approach by wearing only one pad while facing spin bowlers.As reported by news agency PTI, the nearly three-hour session revealed a strategic method behind this unusual practice technique. Left-handed Sudharsan…

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‘Sai Sudharsan should’ve played’: Serious question raised over India’s four-spinner strategy during IND vs SA 1st Test | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Sai Sudharsan should’ve played’: Serious question raised over India’s four-spinner strategy during IND vs SA 1st Test | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sai Sudharsan (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Former India cricket player Akash Chopra has expressed disagreement with India’s decision to exclude Sai from the first test match playing XI in Kolkata on Friday.“Sai should’ve played in this Test. India will be under-bowling at least one if not two bowlers in this Test,” he wrote on X.In the…

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‘You will play’: Sai Sudharsan reveals Gautam Gambhir’s powerful message before Delhi Test vs West Indies | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘You will play’: Sai Sudharsan reveals Gautam Gambhir’s powerful message before Delhi Test vs West Indies | Cricket News – The Times of India

Bengaluru: India A’s Sai Sudharsan addresses a press conference ahead of the first unofficial four-day Test cricket match between India A and South Africa A, at BCCI Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) (PTI10_29_2025_000146B) Bengaluru: Since making his Ranji Trophy debut in the 2022-23 season, Tamil Nadu’s Sai Sudharsan showcased class and…

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‘Leave Gujarat Titans, join CSK’: Fan’s message to Sai Sudharsan after viral burger clip – WATCH | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Leave Gujarat Titans, join CSK’: Fan’s message to Sai Sudharsan after viral burger clip – WATCH | Cricket News – The Times of India

With the IPL 2026 Auction fast approaching, conversations around player retentions and possible trades are gaining momentum — and unexpectedly, Sai Sudharsan’s name has become the talk of the cricketing circles. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: With the IPL 2026 Auction fast approaching, conversations around player retentions and possible trades are gaining momentum — and…

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Watch: Sai Sudharsan takes stunning catch at short leg, injures himself in the process | Cricket News – The Times of India

Watch: Sai Sudharsan takes stunning catch at short leg, injures himself in the process | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sai Sudharsan plucked a sublime catch in the first innings of the second Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi. (AP) In a remarkable display of fielding prowess during the second Test match between India and West Indies on Saturday, Indian cricketer Sai Sudharsan executed a spectacular catch at short leg to dismiss…

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