India's young batter Sai Sudharsan failed to make a mark in the second Test against South Africa at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, on Day 3, casting doubt over his place in the national team.
Coming in at number three after KL Rahul's dismissal, Sudharsan scored just 15 runs before being caught at midwicket off Simon Harmer's bowling. The flat pitch offered ideal batting conditions, but the Indian opener could not capitalize on the opportunity, a crucial knock that could have solidified his place in the side following Shubman Gill's injury.
Sai Sudharsans struggles put India Test spot in doubtSudharsan's struggles are part of a larger pattern. He had previously played three Tests in England, scoring only one half-century 61 in six innings. In the home series against West Indies, he managed just one half-century 89 in four innings across two matches. Additionally, he failed to score a fifty in two first-class matches for India A before this series.