Sai Sudharsan Suffers Rib Fracture, Out of Vijay Hazare Trophy; IPL 2026 Return Expected

• Star batter Sai Sudharsan has sustained a right rib injury, ruling him out of the remaining Vijay Hazare Tournament matches.
• The injury, a minor fracture in his seventh rib, occurred on December 26 during a dive to avoid a run-out against Madhya Pradesh.
• Sudharsan is undergoing rehab at the Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, focusing on lower-body fitness while his rib heals.
• Despite the fracture, the bone is not displaced, and surgery is not required; he is expected to be fully fit for IPL 2026.
• This injury adds to Team India's recent woes, with Shreyas Iyer also recovering, though Sudharsan's return is anticipated soon.

Why It Matters: Sai Sudharsan suffers rib fracture, out of Vijay Hazare Trophy, but expected to be fit for IPL 2026.