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Harbhajan Singh Backs Sai Sudharsan for India’s No.3 as Gill Finalizes Test Lineup

The recommendation highlights the challenge of settling India’s middle order slot vacated by retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Not Shubman Gill Or KL Rahul: Harbhajan Singh Wants Sai Sudharsan To Bat At No.3 In England Test Series
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Overview

  • India’s five-match Test series against England begins June 20 in Headingley, kicking off the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle under new captain Shubman Gill.
  • The squad features several new faces as Sai Sudharsan received his maiden Test call-up and veteran leaders Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma have retired.
  • Harbhajan Singh publicly endorsed Sudharsan for the crucial No.3 batting slot, pointing to his left-handed technique and leading run-scorer status in IPL 2025.
  • Selectors face scrutiny for omitting Shreyas Iyer despite his consistent red-ball and IPL performances, with Harbhajan suggesting doubts over his Test suitability.
  • Coach Gautam Gambhir and Gill are finalizing the batting order, with Gill reportedly eyeing a middle-order role at four as the team prepares for final practice sessions.