Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke positive comment about the emerging cricket sensation Sai Sudharsan for his structured batting style. As per Clarke, Sai Sudharsan can be number three in the test match. In addition, Sudarshan’s admiration for the former Aussie batsman regarded Sai as the finest opening batsman in the test match.
I think he can walk in straight to bat at number three- Michael Clarke
The erstwhile Australian cricketer aka commentator Clarke contemplated Sai Sudarshan as a ‘superstar’, along with ranking him as number three in the test series. He said, “To me, this kid is a superstar, Sai Sudharsan. I think he is a number three in Test cricket. I think he is probably going to open the batting in time in India’s T20I and ODI teams. He is in their Test squad. He gets his first opportunity in England.”
In terms of Sudarshan’s batting style, the former commentator thinks, Sai is fully prepared for the coming test series mentally and physically as well.“I think he can walk in straight to bat at number three. I think technically he’s very good, he’s got all the shots, and mentally, he’s ready. He really impressed me and he’s a good-looking player as well,” Clarke said on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast.
Left-handed batsman Sai Sudarshan, in his cricket played three ODIs, made 127 runs up and in the Indian Premier League scored more than 1790 runs out of 40 matches. Apart from it, out of 8 matches, he scored 610 runs as an opener. The 23-year-old won the Orange Cup in IPL 2025 for his furious batting form.
Kuldeep Yadav should be India’s number one pick spinner- Michael Clarke
While he praised Sudarshan for his batting style, he also commented on Indian pacer Kuldeep Yadav for aggressive pacing form by rating him as India’s number one pick spinner. Also, he shared how Kuldeep fights back under pressure in the cricket field.
“He wasn’t the leading wicket-taker, but to me, Kuldeep Yadav. He should be India’s number one pick spinner. In England, he is my first pick spinner. He is playing, he is a wicket-taker, he is an X factor.”He was my bowler of the tournament. I think his reading of batters has improved out of sight. His courage to still toss the ball up to attack to take the wickets. I loved watching him bowl, and he bowled at the hardest times,” Clarke said.
Kuldeep Yadav and Sai Sudharsan are the best players in the Indian team for the next test series against England. Both of them are stronger in batting and bowling on the field, respectively. If Kuldeep and Sai Sudharsan play on at their present level of energy. India likely can find room in the Test series.
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ENG vs IND: Michael Clarke Suggests A Batting Position For Sai Sudharsan
Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke positive comment about the emerging cricket sensation Sai Sudharsan for his structured batting style. As per Clarke, Sai Sudharsan can be number three in the test match. In addition, Sudarshan’s admiration for the former Aussie batsman regarded Sai as the finest opening batsman in the test match.
I think he can walk in straight to bat at number three- Michael Clarke
The erstwhile Australian cricketer aka commentator Clarke contemplated Sai Sudarshan as a ‘superstar’, along with ranking him as number three in the test series. He said, “To me, this kid is a superstar, Sai Sudharsan. I think he is a number three in Test cricket. I think he is probably going to open the batting in time in India’s T20I and ODI teams. He is in their Test squad. He gets his first opportunity in England.”
In terms of Sudarshan’s batting style, the former commentator thinks, Sai is fully prepared for the coming test series mentally and physically as well.“I think he can walk in straight to bat at number three. I think technically he’s very good, he’s got all the shots, and mentally, he’s ready. He really impressed me and he’s a good-looking player as well,” Clarke said on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast.
Left-handed batsman Sai Sudarshan, in his cricket played three ODIs, made 127 runs up and in the Indian Premier League scored more than 1790 runs out of 40 matches. Apart from it, out of 8 matches, he scored 610 runs as an opener. The 23-year-old won the Orange Cup in IPL 2025 for his furious batting form.
Kuldeep Yadav should be India’s number one pick spinner- Michael Clarke
While he praised Sudarshan for his batting style, he also commented on Indian pacer Kuldeep Yadav for aggressive pacing form by rating him as India’s number one pick spinner. Also, he shared how Kuldeep fights back under pressure in the cricket field.
“He wasn’t the leading wicket-taker, but to me, Kuldeep Yadav. He should be India’s number one pick spinner. In England, he is my first pick spinner. He is playing, he is a wicket-taker, he is an X factor.”He was my bowler of the tournament. I think his reading of batters has improved out of sight. His courage to still toss the ball up to attack to take the wickets. I loved watching him bowl, and he bowled at the hardest times,” Clarke said.
Kuldeep Yadav and Sai Sudharsan are the best players in the Indian team for the next test series against England. Both of them are stronger in batting and bowling on the field, respectively. If Kuldeep and Sai Sudharsan play on at their present level of energy. India likely can find room in the Test series.
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