The discussion gained attention during the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan in June 2026. After India chose to bat first, Sudharsan played an important innings of 81 off 104 balls before wicketkeeper Afsar Zazai caught him off Mohammad Saleem Safi, helping India take control on the opening day.
"Today I was reading somewhere that Sai Sudharsan will continue playing ahead of Devdutt Padikkal because we need stability. If a player is expected to perform, he needs stability, that's fine. But if stability is given to one player, then how is it fair to everyone else?" Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
India have struggled to settle the No. 3 position since Cheteshwar Pujara's departure and Shubman Gill's move to No. 4. The selectors have tried several options in recent series, including Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair, Washington Sundar, and Dhruv Jurel.
Ravichandran Ashwin Warns Against Judging Players Solely on IPL Performances
"Look, you are building a cricket team. Many times, we get caught up in the IPL narrative. Whether you agree or not, the IPL has a lot of factors that are skewed. It is very favorable for new and upcoming players, especially batters."
Ravichandran Ashwin Highlights Limits of Using IPL as a Test Cricket Measure
Ravichandran Ashwin continued to question the importance given to IPL performances when judging players for Test cricket. The veteran spinner said the conditions and format of the IPL often favor young batters.
Despite a modest start to his Test career, Sai Sudharsan impressed on the opening day against Afghanistan. Batting at No. 3, the left-hander played with confidence and reached his third Test fifty after facing 67 balls.
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