ENG vs. IND: A Serious Setback for India! Due to injury, Gujarat Titans’ star batter is probably going to miss the second test.

India appears to be heading for a significant setback: Gujarat Titans’ young No. 3, Sai Sudharsan, is indeed in doubt for the 2nd Test at Edgbaston (July 2–6, 2025) due to a shoulder injury sustained while fielding in the first Test at Headingley

Injury Status & Impact
Sudharsan exited the field on Day 5 at Leeds, unable to continue, with the Indian camp now closely monitoring his shoulder

Reports describe his injury as a shoulder niggle/discomfort, and there has been no official BCCI confirmation yet .

Potential Replacements at No. 3
If Sudharsan fails the fitness test, India’s options include:

Karun Nair — Already part of the squad and seen as the frontrunner for promotion to No. 3

Abhimanyu Easwaran — Another possible specialist bat option at No. 3

Nitish Kumar Reddy or Dhruv Jurel — Reddy impressed with a substitute catch in Leeds, while Jurel offers

Squad Context & Strategy
There’s still about a week before the Edgbaston Test; hopes remain for recovery

The injury raises strategic questions: whether India will go with a specialist bat at No. 3 or bolster the lineup with an extra all‑rounder or keeper-batter

What’s Next?
An official update on selection and fitness is expected in the coming days, as the team finalizes plans for July 2 kickoff.

Selection adjustments by Sunil Gavaskar may also influence decisions—he’s pushing for spinners and experimentation ahead of Edgbaston

Summary
Yes, Sai Sudharsan is likely to miss the 2nd Test due to his shoulder issue. India is exploring alternatives like Karun Nair or Easwaran, with final squad details to emerge shortly.

Let me know if you’d like to track his recovery updates, explore anticipated replacements in detail, or preview Edgbaston’s pitch conditions and strategic implications.