The big news comes from India’s cricket team as Sai Sudharsan makes debut. The young batsman gets his first Test chance at Headingley. India’s Playing XI confirmed includes this exciting new player.
Sudharsan earned his spot through excellent batting performances recently. He scored over 750 runs in IPL 2025 for Gujarat Titans. His first-class record shows 1,957 runs with seven hundred and five fifties.
The IND vs ENG 2025 series starts on June 20th at Leeds. This five-match series gives India another chance in England. They haven’t won a Test series there since 2007.
Coach Confirms the Big News
Gautam Gambhir hinted to everyone about Sudharsan’s selection after training. The head coach congratulated the young player publicly. This confirmed that India’s Playing XI confirmed includes the Tamil Nadu batsman.
Pictures from India’s practice session showed Sudharsan checking the pitch carefully. He walked around with Ravindra Jadeja looking at the ground. Later he celebrated on the field showing his happiness.
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Gambhir likes players who perform well in domestic cricket consistently. Sudharsan scored runs everywhere he played this year. His IPL form impressed the team management a lot.
Batting Order Gets Reshuffled
Reports say Sudharsan will bat at number three for India. This means captain Shubman Gill moves to number four position. Rishabh Pant and Karun Nair will follow them in batting.
This setup gives India a strong top-order combination. Sudharsan can handle the new ball with his technique. His first-class experience helps him play long innings.
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English conditions will test the young batsman’s skills properly. The ball moves around more in England than in India. Sudharsan needs to adjust his technique for these pitches.
First Real Test Chance
Sudharsan played three ODIs and one T20I before this series. But he never got to bat in those matches. The IND vs ENG 2025 Tests give him his first proper chance.
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This debut comes at a perfect time for Indian cricket. Many senior players retire so young talent gets opportunities. Sai Sudharsan makes debut when India needs fresh batting power.
The team believes he can handle pressure well in big matches.
