Sai Sudharsan ruled out of IND vs WI Test!! BCCI issues medical bulletin

Young Indian batter Sai Sudharsan faced an unfortunate setback during the ongoing second and final Test against the West Indies after suffering an injury while fielding at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Sai Sudharsan was forced to sit out on Day 3 as a safety measure after taking a stunning but painful catch on Day 2.

The incident unfolded on Day 2 when Ravindra Jadeja bowled the second ball of his eighth over to John Campbell. The West Indian opener attempted a fierce slog-sweep that rocketed towards Sudharsan, who was stationed at forward short leg.

Sai Sudharsan injured after stunning catch in Delhi Test

Showing incredible reflexes, the talented left-hander managed to hold on to the ball after it ricocheted between his helmet, hands, and chest. It was a breathtaking catch that sent Campbell back to the pavilion, leaving both teams stunned by his effort.

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However, the moment of brilliance came at a cost. The impact of the ball struck Sudharsan heavily, and though he continued briefly, medical staff soon confirmed he had suffered a mild injury. To avoid any further risk, the team management and medical unit decided to rest him for Day 3.

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Sai Sudharsan had an impact injury on Day 2: BCCI

As play resumed on Day 3, Sudharsan’s absence from the field surprised fans and commentators. Now, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that Sai was being monitored and that the decision was purely precautionary to rest him for Day 3.

An official update from BCCI reads, “Sai Sudharsan had an impact injury on Day 2 while attempting a catch. He has not taken the field today as a precautionary measure. The injury is not serious, and he is doing fine. He continues to be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team.”

Sai Sudharsan’s dream hundred slips away in Delhi Test

Meanwhile, Sai Sudharsan’s determination to make his mark in Test cricket was on full display as the young left-hander played a classy knock of 87 against the West Indies on Day 1. He narrowly missed out on his maiden Test century at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

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Coming into the match under pressure after a modest outing in the first Test in Ahmedabad, Sudharsan walked out with intent and looked in complete control from the start. His fluent strokeplay and calm approach against both pace and spin stood out in Delhi.

Since making his debut during the England tour earlier this year, the Tamil Nadu batter has shown glimpses of brilliance. He scored 61 in Manchester for his maiden half-century, but he is still chasing the elusive century. Now, Sai’s hopes of reaching three figures are dented by the latest setback.

India close to a 2-0 clean sweep against the West Indies

Well, there has been no improvement in the West Indies’ batting, as they have already lost 8 wickets for 175 runs in reply to India’s massive 518/5d in the ongoing second and final Test in Delhi.

Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav have so far been lethal for the West Indies batter, taking seven wickets together so far at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.