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Sai Sudharsan Recovers, Joins Gill for Gujarat Titans' IPL 2026 Prep

Gujarat Titans batter B Sai Sudharsan has recovered from a right rib fracture and has joined the team's pre-season camp for IPL 2026. The left-hander, who was the franchise's leading run-scorer last season, forms a crucial opening partnership with captain Shubman Gill. The Titans have retained a strong core of 20 players, including key overseas stars like Jos Buttler and Rashid Khan. The 2022 champions also added five new players, including Jason Holder, during the December mini-auction.

Key Points: Sai Sudharsan Fit, Begins IPL 2026 Prep with Gujarat Titans

  • Sai Sudharsan recovers from rib fracture
  • Begins IPL 2026 camp with Shubman Gill
  • Was GT's leading run-getter in IPL 2025
  • Titans retain core including Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler
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GT batter Sai Sudharsan recovers from rib injury, begins IPL 2026 preparations alongside captain Gill

Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan recovers from rib injury, starts pre-season with Shubman Gill. Full squad and retained stars revealed.

"The left-hander has formed a successful opening partnership for Gujarat Titans alongside captain Gill - Report"

New Delhi, Feb 19

Gujarat Titans batter B Sai Sudharsan, who faced a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a right rib fracture during Tamil Nadu's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in Ahmedabad last December, has started his preparations for the IPL 2026 alongside skipper Shubman Gill.

GT have begun their IPL 2026 preparations in full swing with a pre-season camp led by head coach Ashish Nehra and assistant coach Parthiv Patel at Miraj International Cricket Stadium in Nathdwara.

Sudharsan, who has played six Tests and three ODIs for India, has fractured the 'anterior cortex of the seventh right rib' while diving to complete a run in the match. The southpaw then checked in at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, where he underwent rehab.

The left-hander has formed a successful opening partnership for Gujarat Titans alongside captain Gill, making his availability crucial to the franchise's plans, especially considering he was the leading run-getter in IPL 2025.

Titans had retained as many as 20 players, including Gill and Sudharsan, who played pivotal roles in guiding the team to the IPL Playoffs last season. Apart from Gill and Sudharsan, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Gurnoor Brar, Arshad Khan and Nishant Sindhu will once again don the Titans' jersey.

Among our overseas contingent, England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler, Afghanistan spin maestro Rashid Khan, South Africa's premier pacer Kagiso Rabada and New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips have all been retained for the IPL 2026 season.

The 2022 champions strengthened their squad with five new additions as they roped in West Indies' all-rounder Jason Holder, England's wicketkeeper-batter Tom Banton, talented Indian fast bowler Ashok Sharma, England left-arm pacer Luke Wood and uncapped Indian speedster Prithvi Raj during the mini auction held last December.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a cricket follower, I'm impressed by GT's planning. Starting prep this early shows intent. Sudharsan's recovery is key. That opening partnership with Gill was the backbone of their batting last season.
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Vikram M
Good to see him fit. But honestly, the article reads like a GT press release. Would have liked more details on his rehab process or how the new signings fit into the playing XI. Just listing retained players isn't deep analysis.
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Priya S
Sudharsan is such a talented player! His technique is so solid. Wishing him a fully fit and successful season. GT's batting looks strong on paper. Hope they can finally win another title after 2022.
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Rohit P
The core is retained, which is smart. Gill leading from the front, Rashid Khan magic, and now Sudharsan back. Jason Holder is a good buy for balance. Looking forward to the season! #AavaDe
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Michael C
Interesting to see the long-term planning for IPL 2026 already. The competition gets tougher every year. Sudharsan's form will be crucial for GT and maybe for his India chances too.

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