Overview
- Sai Sudharsan’s form came under fresh scrutiny after he scored 13 off 11 in Gujarat Titans’ IPL opener against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur.
- Former Gujarat captain Priyank Panchal urged him on X to pursue an all-format domestic grind, citing Devdutt Padikkal as a model for regaining touch.
- GT batting coach Matthew Hayden praised Sudharsan’s work ethic with a striking comparison to Ricky Ponting, signaling strong support from the team setup.
- Observers have flagged a dip since the England tour, with his Test returns limited to a top score of 87 against the West Indies and innings of 14 and 15 versus South Africa in Guwahati.
- Sudharsan remains a first-choice opener for GT, keeping the focus on whether extended IPL time or sustained domestic cricket offers the better path to rebuild confidence and technique.