Sai Sudarshan Failed to Impress in Debut Test: Flop in Sai Sudarshan Debut Test, India’s third number problem not solved

Cheteshwar Pujara played as a spinal cord at number 3 for India by 2023. But in the last few years, his strike rate and run-scoring capacity had decreased, due to which the team gradually showed him the way out. Although Pujara had played large innings in England, Australia and South Africa many times, his slow game sometimes increased pressure.

Demand is not supply

Team India is now slowly trying to adopt “attacking Test cricket”, which is inspired by England’s “Bazball” strategy. In such a situation, a player is needed at number 3 who can change the gear according to the situation – play fast and also last. India has a lot of talent in the Ranji Trophy, but scoring runs in domestic cricket and performing at number 3 abroad – both are different things. The selectors are trying many players, but giving them time internationally is a risk.

India has a lot of talent in the Ranji Trophy, but scoring runs in domestic cricket and performing at number 3 abroad – both are different things. The selectors are trying many players, but giving them time internationally is a risk. The number 3 position for Team India is not just a place, but a strategic foundation.

After Pujara, this position is in “Transition”, and these experiments will continue until the team trusts one of the players for this place. India is looking for a batsman who can balance the aggressive thinking of current cricket, with the technique of Rahul Dravid and the patience of Pujara. Both the priests of Sai Sudarshan have once again brought in front of the team of Peshani in which we are not able to play for the last three years.

After the withdrawal of Cheteshwar Pujara from the team in 2023, the next name in the same list played for India so far is Sai Sudarshan. Sai’s batting, who scored runs in IPL, proved to be a little blur. The team will also play the next Test or win Sai. The question is big, how long will this experiment last.

Surprisingly, Sai Sudarshan scored 0 in the first innings and 30 runs in the second innings, instead of finding the solution instead of finding the solution. During the innings, he could not explain any moment that he is a strong contender for this number. Those who are really contenders to get a place in the top 3 and have been roaming with the team for years, why not look at the team management towards them, this is also a big question in itself.