US EditionSai Falls For 0 After Much Hyped Debut, Gambhir's Expression Says It All
- On June 20, 2025, Sai Sudharsan earned his first Test cap for India, stepping in at number three during the opening match of the series against England at Headingley, Leeds.
- Despite doubts about his selection over Karun Nair, the team management backed Sudharsan following his strong IPL 2025 campaign where he scored 759 runs with a 156.17 strike rate.
- England won the toss and chose to bowl first on a hot day, with Alastair Cook noting bowlers would tire quickly unless India batted well.
- In his debut Test innings, Sudharsan was out without scoring after facing four deliveries, becoming the first Indian batsman to get a duck at the number three position on Test debut.
- Sudharsan joins a rare group of Indian cricketers dismissed for a duck on debut but retains the chance to build his Test legacy after a modest start.
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India vs England: Sai Sudharsan joins rare list of cricketers that features Kohli, Ganguly, Dravid
Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut against England at Headingley. Cheteshwar Pujara handed him the cap. With that, the 23-year-old became a part of a rare yet elite list of players to make their Test debut on June 20.
Sai Sudharsan makes Test debut, joins greats like Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and Saurav Ganguly in unique list
Sai Sudharsan debuts in Test cricket against England at Headingley. He joins Indian greats who debuted on the same date. Cheteshwar Pujara presents him with his Test cap. Sudharsan is set to bat at No. 3. He has played ODIs and T20Is. He aims to replicate his IPL success in Test cricket.
Test Cricket on June 20th: A Look Back at Indian Debuts, Featuring Sai Sudarshan
The India-England Test series began on June 20th at Headingley. Shubman Gill is the new captain of India, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy. This series is also the beginning of the 2025-27 WTC cycle for both teams. Sai Sudarshan, the IPL 2025 Orange cap holder, was presented with the debut cap by Cheteshwar Pujara. June 20th has been a day of debutants in Test cricket for India. Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly debuted in 1996, with both starting …
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