IND vs WI: Revealed! Why Sai Sudharsan is off the field on day 3 of Delhi test?

Sai Sudharsan scored 87 runs in the first innings of 2nd IND vs WI test.

The day 3 of the second test between Indian Cricket Team and West Indies Cricket Team commenced on Sunday, October 12 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Surprisingly, Sai Sudharsan, who has been a key member of this young team, wasn’t spotted on the field.

Sai Sudharsan came up with a wonderful batting performance in the first innings, scoring 87 runs off 165 deliveries. He was en route to his maiden test century but his stay at the crease was cut short by spinner Jomel Warrican. With Yashasvi Jaiswal (175), he etched a 193-run stand for the second wicket, which set the platform for India’s mammoth total in the first innings.

On day 2, Sudharsan also stole the limelight with his brilliant effort in the field as he took a sensational catch at short leg to remove John Campbell. However, he suffered an injury scare after taking the catch and wasn’t allowed to take the field on day three. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed that Sudharsan sustained an impact injury while attempting the catch, hence, he did not arrive at the field on day 3 as a precautionary measure.

Sai Sudharsan’s injury is not serious: BCCI

BCCI also mentioned that Sudharsan’s injury is not serious and he is being monitored by the medical team. Hence, he is highly likely to bat in the second innings.

“Sai Sudharsan had an impact injury on Day 2 while attempting a catch. He has not taken the field today as a precautionary measure. The injury is not serious, and he is doing fine. He continues to be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team,” said BCCI.

Speaking about the match, Indian skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat first. With centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and Gill (129*), the hosts piled up a gigantic total of 518/5d in the first innings. Warrican grabbed a three-wicket haul for the visitors. West Indies finished with 140/4 at the stumps of day 2.

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