IPL 2023: Irfan Pathan, a former all-rounder for India, praised young Gujarat Titans (GT) batsman Sai Sudharsan’s performance in the current Indian Premier League (IPL). After Kane Williamson hurt himself during the IPL 2023 season-opening against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 31, Sudharsan was added to Gujarat’s starting lineup. In the two games they have played so far, he has been crucial to GT’s triumphs.
After making the most of his opportunity to bat at No. 3 for the defending champions in their first two games, Pathan commended Sudharsan. The 38-year-old continued by stating that the child also excelled in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).
“He improved his game in the TNPL as well. He makes more money in the TNPL than in the IPL. It is quite exciting to witness the experience he has gained over the past year, and as they say, one person’s gain is another person’s loss,” Pathan stated in a Star Sports conversation following the match between GT and Delhi Capitals (DC).
Pathan added that the Gujarat Titans will gain from Sudharsan’s position as a southpaw. He continued by saying that if he keeps playing this well, he will be very helpful in keeping a left-right batting combination against pitches. The race for the Orange Cap has already started, and the batters are giving it their all in the event. Sudharsan might also be in the running if he keeps batting similarly.
“If his absence results in a loss for an international player, this young youngster has seized the opportunity with both hands. In order to preserve a left-right batting combination while batting at No. 3, he is a left-handed batter, therefore the better he plays, the more useful he will be,” Pathan threw in.
Delhi Capitals were defeated by Gujarat Titans by six wickets.
On Tuesday, April 4, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Gujarat Titans won the toss and asked Delhi Capitals to bat first. They then held Delhi Capitals to 162/8. The Hardik Pandya-led team then used Sai Sudharsan’s unbeaten 62 off 48 balls to enable them to reach the goal with six wickets and 11 deliveries remaining. On April 9, GT will play the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
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