Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/10/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Venkatesa Agraharam, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan suffered a fresh leg injury while playing for Tamil Nadu against Rajasthan in a Ranji Trophy 2026 match in Jaipur. The injury added to a difficult year that included a rib fracture in January and a big-toe stress fracture in August.
Sai Sudharsan returned to action after more than two months of rehabilitation from his toe injury, scoring 57 and 39 for India A against Australia A in a four-day match in Puducherry. The performance was seen as proof of his fitness and a step back toward international contention.
Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of India's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka because of a stress fracture in his big toe. He did not travel with the squad, and Devdutt Padikkal was used in his No. 3 position.
Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut for India against England, marking a significant milestone in his international career after consistent domestic and IPL performances. This debut came after his standout IPL 2025 season where he won the Orange Cap with 759 runs.
In the 2025 IPL season, Sai Sudharsan won the Orange Cap for most runs with 759 runs, including six half-centuries and one century at an average of 54.21 for Gujarat Titans. He became the youngest cricketer to win the award and the youngest to cross 700 runs in a single IPL season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Bharadwaj Sai Sudharsan |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | DAV School, Chennai; Santhome Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
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| College/University | Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Bharadwaj R (International athlete) |
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| Mother | Alagu Usha Bharadwaj (State-level volleyball player) |
| Siblings | Brother - Sairam Bharadwaj |
Career
| International Debut | ODI - 17 December 2023 against South Africa at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
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| Domestic/State Team | Tamil Nadu Under-14, Tamil Nadu Under-16, Tamil Nadu Under-19, Triplicane Friends United Cricket Club (TFUCC), India A, Alwarpet CC, Tamil Nadu, Jolly Rovers Cricket Club, Chepauk Super Gillies, Lyca Kovai Kings, Gujarat Titans, Surrey |
| Coach/Mentor | M Venkataramana |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm leg break |
| Favourite Shot | Straight Drive |
| Test Debut | 20 June 2025 against England |
| Last Test | 06/06/2026 against Afghanistan |
| Batting Position | Top order (designated No. 3 in Test cricket in 2026) |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Michael Hussey |
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| Food | Chicken Biryani |
| Film | Nanban |
| Song | One Kiss by Dua Lipa |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sai Sudharsan, an Indian cricketer, is known for his striking abilities. | |
| 2. He has scored numerous runs for Tamil Nadu in domestic tournaments in India. | |
| 3. Sai represented Lyca Kovai Kings in the Tamil Nadu Premier League and Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. | |
| 4. His interest in cricket began in childhood while playing with his brother. | |
| 5. In 2017, Sai played for Triplicane Friends United Cricket Club in the TNCA third division. | |
| 6. During the 2019 Vijay Merchant and Vinoo Mankad tournaments, he scored two centuries. | |
| 7. Sai played for India A in the 2019 U-19 Challenger series. | |
| 8. He was the highest run-scorer in the 2019-20 Rajah of Palayampatti Shield Trophy. | |
| 9. In the 2021 TNPL season, he was the leading run-scorer. | |
| 10. Sai made his T20 debut for Tamil Nadu in April 2021 and his ODI debut in December 2021. | |
| 11. Gujarat Titans bought Sai for Rs 20 lakhs in the 2022 IPL mega-auction. | |
| 12. In his IPL debut in April 2022, Sai scored 35 runs. | |
| 13. Sai was the top run-scorer for Jolly Rovers Cricket Club in the TNCA senior division in 2022. | |
| 14. He made his Test debut for Tamil Nadu in December 2022. | |
| 15. Sai served as the vice-captain of the Tamil Nadu team. | |
| 16. He was the third-highest run-scorer in the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy. | |
| 17. Sai was the most expensive player in the 2023 TNPL auction. | |
| 18. In IPL 2023, Sai scored 62 runs against Delhi Capitals. | |
| 19. His hard work was praised by Gujarat Titans captain, Hardik Pandya. | |
| 20. Sunil Gavaskar acknowledged Sai's temperament and potential. | |
| 21. Sai's mother is a strength and conditioning coach and supported his fitness training. | |
| 22. His parents instilled discipline and mental strength in him. | |
| 23. Sai mentioned he would have pursued singing if not cricket. | |
| 24. Among his hobbies are dining out and playing PlayStation. | |
| 25. He set a world record for an opening partnership in List A cricket. | |
| 26. Sai scored his first ODI fifty on his debut against South Africa. | |
| 27. Coaches praised Sai's work ethic and talent. | |
| 28. His performances in various leagues and tournaments have garnered attention. | |
| 29. In IPL 2024, he was Gujarat Titans' leading run-scorer with 527 runs, including a maiden IPL century against CSK. | |
| 30. In the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy, he scored his maiden double century for Tamil Nadu against Delhi. | |
| 31. He made his Test debut for India on 20 June 2025 against England. | |
| 32. In IPL 2025, he won the Orange Cap with 759 runs including six half-centuries and one century. | |
| 33. He played for Surrey in the 2023 County Championship. | |
| 34. He made his First-Class debut for Tamil Nadu in December 2022, scoring 179 runs. | |
| 35. In IPL 2023, Sai scored 362 runs in eight matches, including a memorable 96 in the final against CSK. | |
| 36. He scored two first-class centuries in consecutive matches before a toe stress fracture ruled him out of the 2026 Sri Lanka Test series. |
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