Sai Sudharsan gathering info before the tour down under

October 14, 2026

Indian batsman **B. Sai Sudharsan** has begun preparing for India’s upcoming Test series in New Zealand by participating in the Ranji Trophy, as confirmed by the national selectors.

Arriving in Tamil Nadu late on October 9 after representing India-A in Puducherry, Sudharsan was informed by selectors that his inclusion in the Ranji Trophy opener against Rajasthan (October 10) would serve as key preparation for the tour. Speaking with interim chief selector **Pragyan Ojha** after the first day’s play, Sudharsan clarified that his involvement was intended to help him adapt to the conditions in New Zealand, where he expects windy, bouncy pitches with lateral movement—similar to those in England but with added unpredictability.

To refine his approach, he has been studying footage of past Indian Test matches in the country, drawing insights from legends like **Sachin Tendulkar** and **Rahul Dravid** to tailor his technique accordingly. Reflecting on his recent setback—a toe stress fracture that sidelined him from the Sri Lanka Test series—Sudharsan emphasized a positive outlook, noting that injuries have sharpened his discipline in managing workload and physical recovery.