Indian Cricket Team Faces Setback as Sai Sudharsan Suffers Injury Ahead of Second Test

Indian Team's Disappointing Start in Test Series

The Indian Cricket Team, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, experienced a tough loss against England in the opening Test of a five-match series. Despite setting impressive scores, the bowling attack struggled to match the performance of the English team. Adding to the team's woes, Sai Sudharsan has sustained a shoulder injury on the final day of the match.

Injury Concerns for Sudharsan

Sudharsan, who made his debut as the new number three batsman in the series against England, is currently not fully fit to participate in the upcoming second Test. According to journalist Rohit Juglan from RevSportz, the debutant is dealing with a shoulder issue and may miss the next match if he does not recover in time.

Recovery Time and Team Strategy

Fortunately, there is still a week before the second Test, providing Sudharsan with an opportunity to heal. Should he remain unfit, the management might consider testing their bench strength. Washington Sundar could serve as a direct replacement, but it might be more beneficial to include Abhimanyu Easwaran in the playing XI.

Potential Replacement: Abhimanyu Easwaran

Easwaran, who has had ample opportunities in A-tours but has yet to debut in a Test match, could be an excellent choice. The 29-year-old right-handed batsman has played 103 First-Class matches, accumulating 7,841 runs at an impressive average of 48.70.

Sai Sudharsan's Performance Review

In the first Test, Sudharsan struggled to make an impact, scoring a duck in his first innings and managing only 30 runs in the second. The Indian team will aim to bounce back and equalize the series when they face England in the second Test, scheduled to commence in Birmingham on July 2.