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Uncapped Indian player get special praise from Ravichandran Ashwin after picked for debut series vs South Africa

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The anticipation among fans reached its peak as the BCCI unveiled the squad for the upcoming India tour of South Africa. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli garnered the spotlight, emerging talents like Sai Sudharsan secured a coveted spot to face the Proteas.

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Sai Sudharsan, after delivering noteworthy performances in the IPL, Emerging Asia Cup 2023, and Domestic cricket, has earned recognition from selectors. Securing a place in the ODI squad for the South Africa tour, Sudharsan, along with Rajat Patidar and Rinku Singh, seizes a valuable opportunity with some senior players rested for the ODIs.

Additionally, Sudharsan is set to showcase his skills in three four-day games as part of the India A squad.

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Ravichandran Ashwin, actively engaged on social media, extended his congratulations to Sai Sudharsan for this significant achievement. Acknowledging Sudharsan’s prowess as an elegant batter capable of powerful hits, Ashwin highlighted his remarkable innings in the IPL final, scoring 96 off just 47 deliveries.

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Expressing excitement as both hail from the same state, Ashwin looks forward to witnessing Sudharsan on the grand stage of cricket. He also commends the BCCI for recognizing and selecting promising players like Sudharsan.

“Wow Sai sudarshan wow!
Genuinely happy for a kid who has been chasing excellence and not left any stone unturned. 👏👏👏 Totally thrilled . Well done #TeamIndia,” Ashwin posted.

Recently, Sudharsan showcased his form with a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and another against the Pakistan A team during the Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

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As a left-handed top-order batter, Sudharsan is poised for a promising future in the Indian cricket team, displaying the potential to become an enduring all-format player.