Will Sai Sudharsan Join the Elite Club of Kohli, Dravid & Ganguly? Big Debut Chance at Leeds on Historic June 20
June 20 has always held a special place in Indian cricket history — a date when legends were born. On this very day in 1996, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly made their iconic Test debuts at Lord's. 15 years later, Virat Kohli stepped into the Test arena on June 20, 2011, against the West Indies. Now, in a poetic twist of fate, Sai Sudharsan stands on the brink of joining this elite club as India face England in the first Test at Leeds on June 20, 2025
Highly rated left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan, who has been in red-hot form across formats, could be handed his Test debut on this historic date. Many experts believe Sudharsan is perfectly suited to bat at No. 3, the position once mastered by Dravid and later held by Pujara. With Shubman Gill leading a youthful Indian side, the team management may bet on the Tamil Nadu star to anchor the top order.
Sudharsan impressed in IPL 2025 with consistent performances and aggressive-yet-classy stroke play. His domestic numbers have also built a strong case for elevation to the red-ball arena. If selected, he won't just be debuting — he’ll be stepping into a legacy.
Other Possible DebutantsIt’s not just Sudharsan in the spotlight. Arshdeep Singh is also in contention for a Test cap. Known for his lethal swing in white-ball cricket, Arshdeep could make an instant impact on the seaming conditions in England. His main competition is Prasidh Krishna
India and England will lock horns in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds. While England has already announced its playing XI, India’s lineup is awaited, with much anticipation around the debut of new faces like Sudharsan and Arshdeep.
If Sai Sudharsan debuts on June 20, he won’t just play a Test match—he’ll walk into history alongside some of Indian cricket’s biggest legends.