A light-hearted moment involving Indian batter Sai Sudharsan has captured the attention of cricket fans during the second Test against the West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The 23-year-old left-hander, who was sidelined due to a minor hand injury, was spotted enjoying a sandwich near the boundary line on Day 3. The clip quickly went viral on social media, blending humour with Sudharsan's recent on-field resurgence.
Sudharsan, from Tamil Nadu and a rising star in domestic cricket, earned his Test debut earlier this year during India's tour of England. Prior to the Delhi match, his international career had been modest, aggregating just 147 runs across seven innings at an average of around 21. Critics had begun questioning his technique against spin and his spot in the top order, especially after a low score of 7 in the series opener in Ahmedabad. However, the second test provided the perfect platform for redemption. Batting at number three on a batsman-friendly pitch, Sudharsan anchored India's first innings with a composed 87 off 165 balls, featuring 12 boundaries. His innings formed the backbone of a 193-run partnership with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 175, helping India declare at 518 for 5.
The viral video emerged after Sudharsan's heroic fielding effort on Day 2. Positioned at short leg, he pulled off a stunning reflex catch to dismiss West Indies opener John Campbell off Ravindra Jadeja's bowling, giving India an early breakthrough. The impact jarred his hand, forcing him off the field as a precaution, with Devdutt Padikkal substituting. The BCCI medical team confirmed he was "doing fine", but Sudharsan opted to rest. Cameras later caught him in Team India's training kit, legs folded on the grass beyond the ropes, casually munching on what appeared to be a sandwich—though some online speculation dubbed it a burger. The relaxed scene contrasted sharply with the intensity of the match, where India dominated proceedings.
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As Sudharsan savoured his break, nearby fans seized the opportunity for some playful banter. In the footage, voices can be heard shouting in Hindi: "Gujarat se nikal jao, CSK mein zarurat "hai"—translating to "Leave Gujarat, we need you in CSK." The comment alluded to Sudharsan's IPL allegiance with Gujarat Titans, where he shone as the 2023 Orange Cap winner with 527 runs. Despite hailing from Chennai, he has yet to play for the Super Kings, fuelling fan dreams of a homecoming ahead of the 2026 auction. Social media erupted with memes and endorsements, turning the snippet into a symbol of Sudharsan's approachable persona. One user quipped, "Even Test cricket needs snack breaks," while others praised his grounded attitude amid rising stardom.
The incident underscores Sudharsan's growing popularity, bridging his Test grit with T20 flair. With India cruising toward victory—needing just 58 more runs on Day 4 after the West Indies folded for 390 in their first innings—the young batter's off-field charm has added a memorable footnote to the series. As selectors eye the future, Sudharsan's blend of resilience and relatability positions him as a key asset, whether in red-ball marathons or white-ball spectacles.
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