IPL 2026: Big news for Gujarat Titans, the most lethal match winner returned to the field, fear among the opposing teams

Sai Sudharsan Fitness Update: The Indian Premier League 2026 is likely to start from March 26 and all the teams are busy preparing vigorously. In such a situation, a very positive news has come out for Gujarat Titans. The team’s star batsman Sai Sudarshan is now fully fit and has joined practice for the upcoming season. The return of Sudarshan, who was away from the field due to injury for a long time, has brought relief to both the team management and the fans.

Returning after suffering a rib injury

Sai Sudarshan was injured during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match played in Ahmedabad in December. He suffered a fracture in his right rib while playing against Madhya Pradesh. Due to this injury he had to take long rest and stayed away from competitive cricket. This was a blow for Gujarat Titans, as Sudarshan has been an important pillar of the team’s batting for the last few seasons.

Now he is completely healthy and is taking part in the team’s pre-season practice camp. He is sweating it out in the nets along with captain Shubman Gill. The team is finalizing its strategies under the supervision of head coach Ashish Nehra and assistant coach Parthiv Patel. Sudarshan’s fitness has further strengthened the team’s confidence.

Statistics show the importance of Sudarshan

Sai Sudarshan is an important part of Gujarat Titans from the year 2022. In the 40 matches played so far, he has scored 1793 runs at an excellent average of 49.80. He has two centuries and 12 half-centuries to his name. On many occasions, he has played responsible innings in pressure situations and led the team to victory. His consistency and technical proficiency make him a reliable batsman for the team.

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Balance strengthened with new players

Gujarat has also included some new players in its squad for the upcoming season. The team has bought Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prithvi Raj and Luke Wood. With the addition of these players, both the balance and options of the team have increased. With the return of Sai Sudarshan and the presence of new players, Gujarat Titans look ready to make a strong claim to win the title in the Indian Premier League 2026.