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Sai Sudharsan Sharpens No. 3 Role With India A Tune-Up Before South Africa Tests

He says Gautam Gambhir’s private reassurance helped him focus on mastering the position’s demands.

Overview

  • Sudharsan says he is learning the tactical nuances of batting at first drop even as he is viewed as India’s established No. 3 in Tests.
  • He is refining footwork and match plans to stay a step ahead of international bowlers, emphasizing situational tactics over technical overhauls.
  • Anecdotal backing from head coach Gautam Gambhir—urging him not to get desperate and affirming his place—has eased selection pressure, he says.
  • He will play two India A matches against South Africa A in Bengaluru starting October 30 as preparation for the upcoming two-match home Test series.
  • Across five Tests he has 273 runs at 30.33 with two fifties, and he stresses a team-first mindset over trying to ‘cement’ his spot; CricketAddictor also reports Rishabh Pant is set to return during the A-series.