India’s Sai Sudharsan could debut at No. 3 in the England Test series. Michael Clarke backs IPL 2025’s top scorer to replace Virat Kohli. Is Shubman Gill moving to No. 4?
From IPL Fireworks to Test Dreams
Young southpaw Sai Sudharsan who made his IPL 2025 to remember with a run-a-ball treble is very close to getting his Test debut. Gujarat Titans batsman has notched up 759 runs in 15 matches, featuring a fine century and six more fifties that were also bound to catch the eye of cricket greats. Former Australian captain Michael Clarke was among the crowd which included Sudharsan himself backing the youngster for India’s key number 3 spot in the 5 Test series against England.
Michael Clarke’s Bold Prediction
Clarke (beyond 23 Cricket podcast) spoke glowingly of Sudharsan, the technique, tempo & character; he is a future superstar “Technically sound, mentally ready and emotionally balanced — Sai Sudharsan is the Test cricket machine KVPY can ever dream for”, Clarke even said that who knows maybe Sudharsan will be the regular face of lower Order in T20s and ODIs for India cricket, but for red-ball cricket he is good at No. 3.
Gill to Slide Down, Sudharsan to Step Up?
At No. 4, Virat Kohli is absent and team sources say Shubman Gill is probably going to move one International Cricket Council slot lower to allow for Sudharsan to take the critical No. 3. Clarke might just be ringing the changes on Indian selectors and management as far as the judybud of the batting order is concerned, with the cricketing corridors echoing Clarke’s faith in Sudharsan.
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A Stylish Talent With Grit to Match
Sudharsan is different not because of runs but the way he scores — fluid shots, composure in tough situations, and hunger for a big ton too. He not only impressed me with numbers but also his demeanor,“ Clarke said. “ You look at him and he is one of those guys who play at the top level,” said Clarke. Sudharsan was instrumental in guiding Gujarat Titans into the IPL playoffs.
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A Debut Loaded with Expectations
India is set to send England, in what most likely will be one of the biggest stakes Test series in years with a few key players hanging in the balance that could go either way, as they head to the whites a possible debutant. How does Sai Sudharsan do in whites carrying his IPL magic? If Clarke has clairvoyance on this one, the fans of India are going to have to bite down hard while waiting for their next Clarke-like No. 3.
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