Sai Sudharsan Injured in Vijay Hazare Trophy; Gujarat Titans Unlikely to Face IPL 2026 Woes

• Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan sustained a rib injury during the Vijay Hazare Trophy while playing for Tamil Nadu.
• The injury, an undisplaced fracture in his right seventh rib, occurred on December 26 during a dive against Madhya Pradesh.
• He had prior discomfort from a net practice incident, aggravated by the dive, leading to his withdrawal from VHT.
• Sudharsan is undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, focusing on lower body fitness.
• Expected to recover in 6-8 weeks, he will miss some Ranji Trophy matches but should be fit for IPL 2026, easing Gujarat Titans' concerns.

Why It Matters: Sai Sudharsan's rib injury during VHT is minor, and he is expected to recover fully before IPL 2026.