IND vs ENG: Sai Sudharsan bags unwanted record after recording duck on Test debut for India

There was initial surprise when Sai Sudharsan was picked for the Indian Test team, given his domestic average was below 40, with other players boasting superior first-class statistics. Nevertheless, the team management trusted their instincts and supported Sudharsan, likely influenced by his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sai Sudharsan received his debut Test cap from Cheteshwar Pujara and was positioned to bat at number 3 following the dismissal of KL Rahul, who had started his innings confidently. Unfortunately, Sudharsan's highly anticipated debut quickly turned sour as he was dismissed for a four-ball duck.

Right before the lunch break, a length ball from Stokes down the leg side saw the debutant Sai Sudharsan fail to make proper contact, resulting in a straightforward catch for the English wicketkeeper. This untimely dismissal, occurring just as lunch was approaching, was certainly not the debut Sudharsan had envisioned, and his duck brings focus to other Indian players who have also been dismissed without scoring on their Test debut.

List of Indian players who recorded ducks on Test debut:

Interestingly, the list of Indian players who recorded a duck on their Test debut includes some legendary names, such as the former number 3 batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara. R Ashwin, Hanuma Vihari, and even Wriddhiman Saha are among those who share this unwanted distinction with Sudharsan.

Talking about Sudharsan's First-Class track record, he has amassed 1957 runs in a total of 29 matches riding on five fifties and seven centuries