Sai Sudharsan Opens Up On His Bond With Shubman Gill And Gujarat Titans Journey

Sai Sudharsan is having a dream run in IPL 2025. The young Gujarat Titans opener has already scored 504 runs in just 10 matches. He is being seen as a strong [IPL Orange Cap contender] but for him the cap is just a bonus. What matters most to him is to make a difference for his team and win the game. He feels that scoring runs with consistency and a good strike rate gives meaning to his role in the team. According to him, when you start focusing only on the [Orange Cap] you stop thinking about the team and start thinking more about yourself which is not good for any player.

Sudharsan has credited a lot of his growth and confidence to Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill. He has watched Shubman closely over the past three years and picked up many things from him. He told that whenever he has issues practicing or when he is not being able to tackle a specific bowler he communicates with Gill in order to realize how he could get better. He feels Gill is a competitive leader who recognizes what a player requires particularly if one is facing a slump. Shubman provides the players with a place where they are able to relax and rebuild their game. Sai Sudharsan believes that such support from a captain instills confidence and makes players mature. The pair has made numerous special moments on the field together and Sudharsan wishes that they make more of them in this season as well.

The 23-year-old is not only making good performances with the bat but also feels a strong bond with the Gujarat Titans franchise. Since the very initial year he felt trusted and well-supported by the coaching staff in particular Ashish Nehra. That initial sense of trust permitted him to freely be himself and play without judging himself. According to him when a player understands that they completely belong to the team then they take more responsibility and do their best every single time. That faith of the team management has enabled him to play his natural game and express his true potential.

Referring to one of the most memorable games in IPL history Sudharsan remembered the dramatic IPL 2023 final. He stated that he had never played a game so emotional and dramatic. In the previous game before the final he was retired out and those emotions were still lingering in his mind. He confessed that those conflicting feelings pushed him to go out and leave everything on the field for the team in the final. There was a combination of freedom and inner anger in his attitude and he needed to do a lot of damage. That kind of attitude assisted him in playing better and make that game a memorable moment.

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have emerged as one of the top opening pairs of IPL 2025. Their solid partnership has been a major factor behind Gujarat Titans' success this season. Their on-field understanding and encouragement they offer each other is seen every time they take to the field to bat. Sai not only has a lot of respect for Gill as a captain but also regards him as a mentor and a person who genuinely cares for the players. This relationship has made both the players improve and pull each other's best out.

With the [IPL Orange Cap] race intensifying Sudharsan is unfazed. To him, the top priority is always the victory of the team. He does not wish to overthink personal achievements. He is of the view that if you continue doing well for the team all will fall in place as far as rewards are concerned. His modest attitude and commitment are fast making him one of the best players of the season. With each match he is proving why he is rated among the most promising young stars of Indian cricket.

This season of IPL is proving to be one of a kind for Sai Sudharsan as well as Gujarat Titans. With players such as him remaining committed to the team and giving selfless cricket, fans can look forward to more magical performances and memorable matches in the days to come.