Sai Sudharsan becomes first Indian in 14 years to get duck on Test debut!

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Sai Sudharsan out for duck on Test debut - first Indian since Umesh Yadav (2011) to fail to score in maiden innings. Edged Stokes down leg side.

Debut

Facing final over before lunch, nervous Sudharsan chased wide leg-side ball from Stokes. Faint edge carried to keeper Jamie Smith at Headingley.

Dismissal

IPL 2025 Orange Cap winner walked in at No.3 after Rahul's wicket. Looked eager to score, involved in hesitant running with Jaiswal earlier.

Context

Cheteshwar Pujara defends debutant: "Unfortunate dismissal. Tense on debut - he'll come back stronger." Presented Sudharsan with Test cap.

Support

Joins unwanted list of Indian debut ducks including Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan & Umesh Yadav. Last such instance was 14 years ago.

History

India 92/2 at lunch after strong start (91-run opening stand). England regained balance after Rahul & Sudharsan dismissals in quick succession.

Match

Can Sudharsan bounce back in 2nd innings? All eyes on young batter after unlucky start to Test career against England's attack.

Future

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