India’s Left handed batter Sai Sudharsan was noticeably absent from the Indian Test contingent that landed in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to kick off a two match red ball series.
 "India leave for Sri Lanka without this batter, BCCI medical decision keeps 24-year-old waiting")
Image Credit: Credits – X
About the Author
Varul Chaturvedi
Varul Chaturvedi is a Sub-Editor (Sports) with Zee News and a former Global Sports Writer with the India Today Group. Cricket is his core expertise, alongside coverage of Formula One, NFL, NASCAR, Basketball, WWE, MMA/UFC, and Olympic sports. He has covered the Delhi Premier League 2025 on ground and interviewed personalities such as Grace Hayden, Olympic shooter Suma Shirur, and former External Affairs Minister Meenakshi Lekhi. With experience as a radio jockey and anchor, Varul brings versatility across platforms, blending sharp editorial clarity with engaging sports storytelling.Varul blends editorial clarity with a deep passion for sport. Off the field, he is a poet, storyteller, and Bollywood enthusiast, interests that inform his narrative-driven approach to sports journalism. He can be reached at Varul. Chaturvedi@India.com or anchor__varul__ (Instagram)
