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Sai Sudharsan not worried about competition for spots

The batter is focussed on charting his own path after recovering from toe injury

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:22 PM
Sai Sudharsan not worried about competition for spots
Key Things to Know
  • Sai Sudharsan is not worried about competition for batting spots following his recovery from a toe injury.
  • Sudharsan lost his No. 3 Test spot to Devdutt Padikkal after missing the Sri Lanka tour.
  • The 24-year-old aims to feature as an opener during India A's one-day series against Australia A.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India batter Sai Sudharsan stated he is unconcerned by intense squad competition as he focuses on charting his own path following a toe injury layoff. Speaking ahead of India A's one-day series opener against Australia A in Puducherry, the 24-year-old expressed confidence in his personal journey despite missing out on Test selection to Devdutt Padikkal in Sri Lanka.

Sudharsan emphasized his preference for opening in limited-overs formats, where he regularly features for Tamil Nadu and Gujarat Titans. Head coach L Balaji praised the strong squad depth across multiple national setups, highlighting that the high-intensity series serves as valuable preparation ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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