Sai Sudharsan (Image credit: GT/IPL) The game of T20 has evolved rapidly. With prominent openers like Abhishek Sharma, young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya and others impressing, the format has taken a more aggressive turn. Batsmen now often come with one clear intention – to hit the ball out of the park. However, for Sai Sudharsan, versatility remains more important than chasing a high strike rate heading into IPL 2026.“I think it’s important to have that versatility. It’s important to look at it that way, rather than just looking at wanting to improve my strikeout rate. Rather than that, I think I’m trying to be more versatile.”
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“He’s very instinctive. He knows what you’re feeling. Mostly when I felt something in my mind, he’d tell me, ‘I understand what you’re feeling, but you’re there.’“Sometimes he would say something to make me feel a bit more positive or to make me feel a bit more grounded. I think he’s one of the great captains I’ve played under,” Sudharsan said, leaving no doubt about Gill’s leadership.
