Sai Sudharsan Test Debut Leeds India vs England: Taking a big decision in the Leeds Test, Team India has given young batsman Sai Sudarshan a chance to debut Test debut. Sudarshan, who has been consistently effective in domestic cricket and IPL, has now been handed over a Test cap. This left -handed batsman, who played first class cricket for Tamil Nadu, has made a big change in the playing XI of the Test before the entry, which has longed to wait once again, Abhimanyu Ishwar, a member of the India A team.

Test cap from Pujara

Tamil Nadu’s young batsman Sai Sudarshan started his Test career against England with Leeds Test. On this special occasion, he was given a debut cap by Cheteshwar Pujara, experienced batsman of Team India. This moment was very special for Sai, as he has now made it to the Test team after a great performance in domestic cricket and IPL.

Sai Sudarshan has waved in all three formats

Sai Sudarshan’s cricket career has rapidly moved towards heights. He made his ODI debut against South Africa on 17 December 2023, scoring his intentions by scoring an unbeaten 55 off 43 balls. Till now he has played three ODIs for Team India. In the same year, he also made a T20 International debut for India in the Asian Games 2023.

Sudarshan’s performance was not limited to international level just. In 2023, he made his debut in the County Championship for the Surrey County team of England. He played an important role in getting the title to Surrey, scoring a brilliant century in his first season. In domestic cricket, he plays T20, List A and First Class Cricket for Tamil Nadu. In the Ranji Trophy season of 2022-23, he made a first class debut and scored two brilliant centuries.

Orange cap won by scoring the most runs

23 -year -old Sai Sudarshan caught everyone’s attention with his best batting in IPL 2025. He scored the highest 759 runs throughout the season and won the Orange Cap on the basis of his brilliant performance. Sudarshan scored 1 century and 6 half -centuries this season. After this great performance in the IPL, he got a chance in the Test team and now he is ready to prove his talent with the red ball.

Why did Sai Sudarshan get a chance to debut?

The question arises that despite not having much experience in first -class cricket, why Sai Sudarshan got a chance to make a Test debut, while the team has experienced batsmen like Abhimanyu Ishwar, who have scored 27 centuries in first -class cricket. Indeed, the selectors have confidence in Sudarshan’s existing magnificent form and his technical strength. Sudarshan’s late shot placement technology makes him more special on the England pitches where the ball swings and seam moves.

So far, he has scored 7 centuries and 5 half -centuries in first class cricket, that is, when he reaches the half -century, he often converts it into a century. In such a situation, the selectors have made a big decision to give Sai Sudarshan a chance to debut in Leeds Test, based on form, technology and recent performance.