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News18
6 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
'Support Builds Stars': Internet Slams Indian Team Management For Dropping Sudharsan
Shubman Gill revealed India's XI for the Edgbaston Test, dropping Sai Sudharsan. The internet was on fire on Wednesday when the Indian playing XI for the Edgbaston Test was announced at the toss by skipper Shubman Gill, with many disturbed by the fact that Sai Sudharsan was dropped from the playing XI after featuring in just one Test. India made three changes to their lineup for the Edgbaston Test, with Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar coming in for ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Sudharsan and Shardul Thakur. The second Test began at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Wednesday, July 2. England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and put India to bat first. Fans opined that that Sudharsan deserved more opportunities to prove his worth and getting dropped after just one game would hamper his confidence. 'Sai Sudharsan, a young talent who earned his spot after a brilliant IPL. You picked him for the first Test. But after just one chance, you dropped him. Is that fair? Young players need backing, not pressure. One failure shouldn't decide a career. 💔 Support builds stars. Silence breaks them," a user tweeted on Wednesday afternoon. Sai Sudharsan — a young talent who earned his spot after a brilliant picked him for the first Test…But after just one chance, you dropped that fair?Young players need backing, not failure shouldn't decide a career. 💔Support builds stars.…— 11 (@11_crick) July 2, 2025 'Yes, it was unfortunate for Sai Sudharsan. Dropping him after a start in the first Test may have been a compulsion of the team combination, but it may affect the confidence of the young player," another user tweeted. Not just for Sudharsan, but the Indian team management received quite some flak for their bowling lineup for the Edgbaston Test. 'Every single Indian cricket fan: 'We *must* play Kuldeep and Arshdeep." Team India: 'Superb idea. Makes total sense. But… how about none of them," comedian Sorabh Pant tweeted. Every single Indian cricket fan:'We *must* play Kuldeep and Arshdeep."Team India:'Superb idea. Makes total sense. But… how about none of them?" #INDvsENG — Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) July 2, 2025 'After conceding 373 runs in 85 overs and taking only 5 wickets, what would a team do? Strengthen their bowling. But what has India done? Weakened it. Baffling," another user tweeted. After conceding 373 runs in 85 overs and taking only 5 wickets, what would a team do? Strengthen their bowling. But what have India done? Weakened it. Baffling #ENGvIND — Rohit Balaji (@rohitbalaji95) July 2, 2025 Meanwhile, skipper Shubman Gill led from the front once more with a second century in as many games as India's captain to keep England at bay at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 2nd Test: 'Daftest selection decision' - Social media goes berserk after Bumrah, Kuldeep and Sai absences
Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Sai Sudharsan are not in the squad for the 2nd Test (Image via Getty Images) India have rung in the changes for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, with batter Sai Sudharsan dropped and the exclusion of Kuldeep Yadav stirring debate among fans and pundits alike. England, who lead the five-match series 1-0, won the toss and opted to bowl first on a pitch expected to assist early seam movement. Sudharsan, who scored 0 and then 30 in the first Test at Headingley, has made way as India sought to recalibrate their top order. The 23-year-old's debut outing was underwhelming, and with the pressure of a must-win encounter, the management opted for a reshuffle. 03:31 Late selection meeting between Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill and Ajit Agarkar near pitch? Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has also been rested, as part of his workload management. His absence has opened the door for the inclusion of Akash Deep, with Shardul Thakur also making way. The duo's exit has seen Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy included in the XI, bringing in both versatility and fresh energy. Poll Do you agree with India's decision to drop Sai Sudharsan for the second Test? Yes, he needed more time No, it was the right call However, what has caught the most attention is the continued omission of wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Despite conditions that could assist spin later in the match, Kuldeep was once again left out. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¿Quieres un segundo ingreso? Prueba Mercado Libre CFD (Inicia hoy) TradeLG Undo Fans took to social media expressing disbelief over the call, particularly with the team seeking wicket-taking options on a wearing surface on Day 4 and 5. The squad decisions meant that hundreds of reactions poured in, with one tweet reading that India would need '650 and then some magic' to win. Another argued that Sai Sudharsan being dropped was a mistake and that he should have been given more time. Being dropped the very next game after his debut did not sit well with many. Reactions on Sai Sudharsan being dropped (Image via X) Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav reaction (Image via X) Reaction on Gautam Gambhir (Image via X) Jasprit Bumrah (Image via X) Jasprit Bumrah (Image via X) Sai Sudharsan (Image via X) India team (Image via X) Gautam Gambhir (Image via X) Jasprit Bumrah (Image via X) India will look to level the series with a win at Edgbaston, where they are yet to win a Test. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
NDTV
13 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Injustice, So Much Panic...": Internet Furious On Gautam Gambhir As IPL Superstar Dropped After Just 1 Test
Team India captain Shubman Gill announced as many as three changes in their playing XI for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was rested, as expected, while Shardul Thakur and B Sai Sudharsan were also dropped. Akash Deep, Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar replaced them respectively. For 23-year-old Sai Sudharsan, who was the top run-scorer in IPL 2025, it means that he has been left out after being given just one Test, having made his debut in the first match. Fans on the internet criticised the move made by the Gautam Gambhir -led team management to drop Sai Sudharsan. "Batting at No. 3 is the toughest, and after Pujara, India still hasn't found a permanent No. 3 batsman. But now there's Sai Sudharsan, he's young and looks like a player who can serve India for a long time. Just because he failed in one match, you're going to drop him?" commented one fan on X. "I feel it would be too harsh on him (Sai Sudharsan). Hasn't done anything wrong in the first Test. Benching a player immediately after his debut can break the morale of a player. Hope he at least gets good clarity," said another fan. "It's such a shame that talented Sai Sudharsan will be dropped after one match and Karun Nair, who can serve max 2 years to India, will be backed. Why we can't invest in youngster? Sai is the future not Karun Nair. Another bad move by Gautam Gambhir and team management," said a third. "What mistake did Sai Sudharsan make?" questioned another fan. "This is injustice to Sai Sudharsan. No clarity on Karun Nair's role as well. Why is there so much panic?" asked another. You should be slapped if you drop a player after one bad game. This is injustice to Sai Sudharsan. No clarity on Karun Nair role as well. Why so much panic after playing the first test well for the first 4 days!! — Enaam (@iamenaam) July 2, 2025 Batting at No. 3 is the toughest, and after Pujara, India still hasn't found a permanent No. 3 batsman. But now there's Sai Sudharsan, he's young and looks like a player who can serve India for a long time. Just because he failed in one match, you're going to drop him? — jyotsnaaa (@sweatxjyostna) July 2, 2025 Reading a few reports about Sai Sudharsan being benched for the 2nd Test. I feel it would be too harsh on him. Hasn't done anything wrong in the first Test. Benching a player immediately after his debut can break the morale of a player. Hope he at least gets good clarity. — Amogh (@amogh_bodas) July 2, 2025 It's a such a shame that talented Sai Sudharsan will be dropped after one match and Karun Nair who can serve max 2 years to India will be backed. Why we can't invest in youngster? Sai is the future not Karun Nair. Another bad move by Gautam Gambhir and team management. — Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) July 2, 2025 What mistake Sai Sudharsan did ? — Jackson Dass Antony (@AJacksonDass) July 2, 2025 Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair both made ducks in the first innings of the first Test. However, Sai Sudharsan hit a crisp 30 in the second, while Karun Nair made 20. However, Karun has been persisted with and will take Sai Sudharsan's spot at No. 3 for the second Test.
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First Post
13 hours ago
- Sport
- First Post
'Gambhir era not holding back': India head coach slammed for dropping Sai Sudharsan after his debut match
Sai Sudharsan has been dropped after just one Test match, sparking criticism of India head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management. read more Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut in the first match of the series. Image: AFP The Indian team management, led by new head coach Gautam Gambhir, is facing criticism after dropping young batter Sai Sudharsan for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Sudharsan, who made his debut in the first Test of the series, was left out after just one game, a move that hasn't gone down well with many fans. Captain Shubman Gill announced three changes at the toss. Jasprit Bumrah was rested, while Shardul Thakur and Sudharsan were dropped. In their place, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy were brought in. While Bumrah's omission was explained as part of workload management, the decision to leave out Sudharsan came as a surprise. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gambhir slammed for dropping Sudharsan The 23-year-old left-hander had a great IPL 2025 season, finishing as the tournament's top run-scorer. Many believed he had earned a longer run in the Test side. However, after just one opportunity, he has been left out of the playing XI. Fans expressed disappointment and anger on social media, questioning the Gambhir-led management's decision. -Sai Sudharsan dropped for no reason -Kuldeep is yet to get a game Gambhir era not holding back 🥵 — TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) July 2, 2025 Sarfaraz Khan: Scored 150, had two failures, DROPPED! Dhruv Jurel: Had one failure, DROPPED! Devdutt Padikkal: One failure, DROPPED! Nitish Kumar Reddy: Scored century, had one failure, DROPPED! Sai Sudharsan: Bad debut. Got DROPPED! — Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) July 2, 2025 THE NUMBERS 3 OF INDIA FROM BGT : 1st Test - Padikkal 2nd Test - Shubman Gill 3rd Test - Gill ( Dropped) 4th Test - kl Rahul 5th Test - Gill 1st Test - Sai Sudharsan 2nd Test - Karun Nair (Sai dropped) - It's Gautam Gambhir Era in test Cricket — MANU. (@IMManu_18) July 2, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Feel for Sai Sudharsan. 💔 Dropped after just 1 Test — a tough call, purely due to team combination. He showed promise. Hope he gets another shot soon. — Choudhary kapil (@Kapilmalik3011) July 2, 2025
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 2nd Test: 'Daftest selection decision' - Social media goes bezerk after Bumrah, Kuldeep and Sai absences
Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Sai Sudharsan are not in the squad for the 2nd Test (Image via Getty Images) India have rung in the changes for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, with batter Sai Sudharsan dropped and the exclusion of Kuldeep Yadav stirring debate among fans and pundits alike. England, who lead the five-match series 1-0, won the toss and opted to bowl first on a pitch expected to assist early seam movement. Sudharsan, who scored 0 and then 30 in the first Test at Headingley, has made way as India sought to recalibrate their top order. The 23-year-old's debut outing was underwhelming, and with the pressure of a must-win encounter, the management opted for a reshuffle. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has also been rested, as part of his workload management. His absence has opened the door for the inclusion of Akash Deep, with Shardul Thakur also making way. The duo's exit has seen Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy included in the XI, bringing in both versatility and fresh energy. However, what has caught the most attention is the continued omission of wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Despite conditions that could assist spin later in the match, Kuldeep was once again left out. Fans took to social media expressing disbelief over the call, particularly with the team seeking wicket-taking options on a wearing surface on Day 4 and 5. EXCLUSIVE | David Gower on Shubman Gill, Bumrah & India's England Tour The squad decisions meant that hundreds of reactions poured in, with one tweet reading that India would need '650 and then some magic' to win. Another argued that Sai Sudharsan being dropped was a mistake and that he should have been given more time. Being dropped the very next game after his debut did not sit well with many. Reactions on Sai Sudharsan being dropped (Image via X) Reaction on Gautam Gambhir (Image via X) Jasprit Bumrah (Image via X) Jasprit Bumrah (Image via X) Sai Sudharsan (Image via X) India team (Image via X) Gautam Gambhir (Image via X) Jasprit Bumrah (Image via X) India will look to level the series with a win at Edgbaston, where they are yet to win a Test. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
