Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Ponting Urges India To Back Sudharsan At No. 3
Cricket commentator Ricky Ponting is backing young batsman Sai Sudharsan to succeed in the number 3 position for India.
Ponting believes the team should give Sudharsan more chances.
He thinks the team should learn from England's support of their players.
He also criticized the Indian captain and coach for putting pressure on Sudharsan.
Ricky Ponting supports Sai Sudharsan for India's No. 3 spot.
India has struggled to find a consistent No. 3 batsman since Pujara.
Shubman Gill initially played at No. 3 before moving to No. 4.
Sudharsan was dropped after the first Test but returned later.
Ponting criticized Gill and Gambhir for creating internal pressure.
- Who
- Ricky Ponting, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Gautam Gambhir.
- What
- Ricky Ponting supports Sai Sudharsan and criticizes captain and coach.
- When
- During the England tour.
- Where
- Discussed on SKY Sports.
- Why
- To analyze India's batting lineup and support young players.
Support Sudharsan
Criticize Performance
Team Management
Support Sudharsan
Give Sudharsan a chance to develop.
Criticize Performance
Creating internal pressure can be detrimental.
- Player
- Sai Sudharsan
- Sport
- Cricket
- Role
- Batter
- Team
- India
- Position
- No. 3 (debated)
- Commentator
- Ricky Ponting
- Coach
- Gautam Gambhir
