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A fresh injury scare for the Indian cricket team, amid the T20I series against West Indies, as Sai Sudharshan left the ground with some discomfort in his leg. Sudharshan made his return to competitive cricket after a long injury layoff.
The ongoing 2026-27 Ranji Trophy is crucial for him to get back into his rhythm and to make himself relevant again for the Test cricket team. While fielding for the Tamil Nadu cricket team against Rajasthan on Day 2 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy match, he got himself injured.
Sai Sudharsan injured his knee while fielding for Tamil Nadu
Sai Sudharsan threw himself on the ground to stop the ball off the Rajasthan batter Karan Lamba, who played a cover drive. The fielder stopped the ball, but at the cost of discomfort. He kept lying on the ground for a while as he was in visible pain.
The team physio rushed onto the ground soon to assess the fielder's condition. Sai Sudharshan left the ground with the help of the physio. According to an Indian Express report, there was discomfort in Sudharshan's knee, and he applied an ice bag to it. According to sources, the injury was not serious. Sudharshan is expected to get back on the ground soon.
Injury scare ahead of the India vs New Zealand series
Team India is currently engaged in a 5-match T20I series against West Indies, with two more matches to be played. After the conclusion of the series, the Men in Blue will brace themselves for an all-format series with New Zealand. The bilateral seires is scheduled to start on Ocotber 22 and the 2-match Test series will mark it's begining on November 19. BCCI is yet to announce the squad for the Tests against New Zealand.
Due to an injury, Sai Sudharshan missed the 2-match Test series against Sri Lanka in an away series. The top-order batter picked up a right-toe stress fracture while playing for India A during their shadow tour of Sri Lanka in July 2026. He underwent treatment before recovering at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
Sarafaraz Khan was named as the replacement for Sudharshan in India's squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. In the absence of Sudharshan, Devdutt Padikkal played a few fine knocks for India.
Sai Sudharsan will have to prove his form and fitness
The national team selectors are yet to announce the squad for the two Tests against New Zealand. Before the squad announcement, Sai Sudharshan will have to make his case strong to selection.
Tamil Nadu is yet to bat in their first innings. It will be interesting to see whether Sudharsan will be able to come out on the pitch to bat. For Rajasthan, Karan Lamba played a fine knock in their first innings. Lamba returned to the pavilion after scoring 113 runs from 156 balls with 13 fours and one six. Opener Rohan Vijay Rajbhar claimed a 95-run knock, and Rajasthan registered 363 runs for 10 wickets.
