Former India batter Aakash Chopra says Devdutt Padikkal’s strong current form makes it unlikely that Sai Sudharsan will reclaim the No. 3 spot in India’s Test playing XI. Chopra frames this as a near-confirmation that Sudharsan will have to sit out if the team selects on form and current batting order.
The articles present Sudharsan as an injured India star working toward a Test comeback, but they indicate that Padikkal’s performance has shifted selection pressure away from Sudharsan for the No. 3 position. While the sources agree on Chopra’s assessment of the likely batting order outcome, the coverage focuses more on the selection implication for Sudharsan than on specifics about his injury status, return timeline, or the broader team composition.
Across the outlets, the central angle is consistent: Padikkal’s form is seen as the deciding factor for whether Sudharsan returns to the XI at No. 3, with Chopra’s comments suggesting the path back may be more difficult than expected.
