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Sai Sudharsan hobbles off field during Tamil Nadu’s Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan

Tamil Nadu’s Sai Sudharsan suffered an unexpected setback during the Ranji Trophy clash against Rajasthan in Jaipur, exiting the field under his own power after a fielding mishap on the second day of the match. The India international went down while attempting to intercept a shot from Rajasthan’s Karan Lamba, with medical staff assisting him off the pitch.

The injury occurred just days after Sudharsan had resumed playing following a toe issue, having featured in India A’s recent series against Australia A and been named in the squad for upcoming red-ball fixtures in New Zealand. Notably, he was added to Tamil Nadu’s playing XI late, arriving at the venue just hours before the game began.

Though the extent of Sudharsan’s injury remains unclear, his absence could impact Tamil Nadu’s preparations as they continue their campaign. The incident underscores the physical demands of first-class cricket, even for players returning from injury.

With the match still in progress, further updates on his condition and potential return are pending.

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