India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Sai Sudharsan will bat at number three in the one-off Test against Afghanistan, emphasizing the need to give him a fair opportunity.
Sudharsan has played six Tests so far
Jun 05, 2026
02:42 pm
What's the storyAhead of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that Sai Sudharsan will bat at three.
The Gujarat Titans star made his Test debut against England last year and has since played matches against West Indies and South Africa.
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