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Sai Sudharsan Credits Gambhir's Assurance for Delhi Turnaround Ahead of India A Duty

He says a pre-Delhi message of trust restored his clarity before stepping in as India A vice-captain.

Overview

  • Sudharsan recounted Gautam Gambhir telling him, "Don't get desperate" and "you will play," a vote of confidence he says freed up his batting.
  • He responded in Delhi with scores of 87 and 39 as India won by seven wickets to clinch the West Indies series 2–0.
  • Across five Tests he has 273 runs at 30.33 with two fifties, following a debut series in England of 140 runs at 23.33 and a seven in Ahmedabad.
  • The left-hander says he is taking a game-by-game approach, focusing on winning sessions rather than trying to lock down a spot, and is preparing to handle No. 3 with versatility.
  • Named vice-captain, he will play two four-day games for India A against South Africa A in Bengaluru as preparation for the senior Test series scheduled to start on November 18.