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Sai Sudharsan Dismissed by Ben Stokes Again After a Gritty 61 in ENG vs IND 2025 4th Test
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, JUL 23 – Sai Sudharsan scored a patient 61 off 151 balls at number three, marking the first Indian 50 at this position outside Asia since January 2022, praised for his temperament and technique.
- On July 24, 2025, Team India named its fourth Test XI at Old Trafford, retaining Karun Nair and making two injury-forced changes, including Sai Sudharsan at number three.
- With India trailing 1-2 and chasing a maiden win at Old Trafford, middle-order injuries and Karun Nair’s low scores prompted a reshuffle.
- On Day 1 at Old Trafford, Sudharsan’s 61 off 151 balls came in the third session, highlighted by seven boundaries and a landmark half-century at Old Trafford.
- Ex-Cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Sai Sudharsan as `grounded, academic type and prepares diligently`, reflecting fans’ and pundits’ admiration.
- Following Sudharsan’s innings, Ashwin claimed he mixes Dravid and Pujara, prompting selectors to consider Nair’s future in the series.
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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. "I mean, there's a bit of variable bounce and two pace wicket as well and overcast was also there," Sai said. "So, throughout the day, it was cloud-covered. Throughout the day, the ball was moving, doing something or the other from the wicket...I thought I played a bit tighter and took some time in the wicket," he added. Sports News | Sai Sudharsan Reflects on Gritty Knock Amid Testing Condi…
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'I mean, there's a bit of variable bounce and two pace wicket as well and overcast was also there,' Sai said.'So, throughout the day, it was cloud-covered. Throughout the day, the ball was moving, doing something or the other from the wicket...I thought I played a bit tighter and took some time in the wicket,' he added.
'End of career': Netizens react as Team India favours Sai Sudharsan over Karun Nair in 4th Test vs England
Team India made three changes to their playing XI for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Birmingham, and two of them were forced due to injuries to Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep. However, the third change raised quite a few eyebrows as the visitors dropped Karun Nair. Sai Sudharsan has been included in India's playing XI, and he will bat at number three for them. After not being able to cash in on any of his starts, Nair has …
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