Young India left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan is set for a significant spell on the sidelines after suffering a right rib fracture during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in Ahmedabad.
Injury Details
According to sources, Sudharsan has fractured the ‘anterior cortex of the seventh right rib’ while diving to complete a run in the match. He checked into the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) facility in Bengaluru on December 29 and is now unlikely to participate in Tamil Nadu’s remaining games for the ongoing domestic season.
“Sai Sudharsan reported to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) on December 29, 2025, with a history of injury to the right side of the rib cage sustained while diving during running between the wickets in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match on December 26, 2025. He had a prior incident involving the same region approximately one week earlier while batting in the nets when he was struck by the ball. A follow-up CT scan revealed a slender, undisplaced fracture of the anterior cortex of the right seventh rib,” sources familiar with the scan report noted.
Future Expectations
With India scheduled to play their next Test series against Sri Lanka in August, Sudharsan’s immediate focus will be on regaining full fitness ahead of IPL 2026, which is likely to commence on March 26. Recovery from injuries like this typically varies from six to 12 weeks.
Sudharsan has successfully formed an opening partnership for Gujarat Titans alongside captain Shubman Gill, making his availability crucial to the franchise’s plans, especially as he was the leading run-getter in IPL 2025.
Rehabilitation Process
“At present, Sai is undertaking lower-body strength and conditioning work with appropriate protection for the injured rib to facilitate healing, and he has responded well to the program. Upper-body training will be introduced once acute symptoms settle over the next 7-10 days, after which he will gradually transition into a structured upper-body strength and conditioning program,” sources added.
Other Recoveries
In addition to Sudharsan, right-handed batter Shreyas Iyer is also at the CoE, working towards match fitness after recovering from a serious spleen injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. Batting all-rounder Riyan Parag has also been at the CoE to recover from a shoulder niggle, which has prevented him from participating in Assam’s games in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.