Leeds: Sai Sudharsan has etched his name in Indian cricket history by making his Test debut on June 20, an iconic date that marks the maiden appearances of three of India’s most celebrated batters and former captains, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and Virat Kohli.
Years later, in 2011, Virat Kohli made his Test debut on June 20 as well, at Sabina Park against the West Indies. Though his start was modest scores of 4 and 15 in the match, he went on to become one of the greatest batters in modern cricket.
While Sudharsan’s debut innings didn’t live up to the high standards set by his predecessors, history shows that a quiet beginning doesn’t always dictate the journey ahead. With the second innings yet to unfold, the young southpaw has the opportunity to script his comeback and begin carving out his own legacy in Indian Test cricket.
India have started their innings in a solid manner, with captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring centuries.