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Bharadwaj Sai Sudharsan was born on 15 October 2001 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His athletic lineage runs deep: his father, R. Bharadwaj, represented India in track at the South Asian Games, while his mother, Usha Bharadwaj, excelled in state-level volleyball. Raised in Chennai’s cricket culture, he honed his skills at Santhome Higher Secondary School after beginning his journey at DAV Public School. Academically, he earned a B.Com degree from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College while pursuing his growing cricket passion.
Sai Sudharsan keeps his personal life away from the public eye and prefers to let his cricket speak for itself. He is currently unmarried and deeply committed to his professional journey. Known for his grounded personality, Sudharsan draws immense strength from his family support system. His father, Bharadwaj, a former South Asian Games medallist in athletics, and his mother, Usha, a former state-level volleyball player, laid the foundation of discipline, focus, and perseverance in his early life.
He shares a close bond with his brother, B. Sairam, who has also played an active role in supporting his sporting dreams. Sudharsan often credits his family for keeping him mentally strong through the highs and lows of a professional sports career. Despite rising fame, he continues to stay connected to his roots in Chennai, frequently visiting his home and childhood mentors.
Standing at approximately 1.84 m, Sudharsan is known for his stylish left-handed batting and occasional leg‑spin bowling. He’s praised for a blend of strategic aggression and tempo control, striking early runs without compromising long‑pal innings. Fitness-driven and disciplined, he follows a strict training schedule, strength routines, nutrition plans, and yoga . Off the field, he enjoys console gaming and dining out, balancing work and leisure.
Sudharsan’s journey began in Chennai’s local circuit, starring for Alwarpet Cricket Club in the 2019–20 Rajah of Palayampatti Shield, where he topped the runs chart with 635 at an average of 52.9. In TNPL, he scored 358 runs in eight matches in 2021, averaging 71.6, and delivered a notable 87 off 43. This form earned him Tamil Nadu call-ups: T20 debut in November 2021 (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) and List A debut in December 2021 (Vijay Hazare Trophy). In first-class cricket, he debuted in December 2022 during Ranji, scoring 179 and 42, and tallied 1,957 FC runs at 39.9, including seven centuries .
Sai Sudharsan made his ODI debut on 17 December 2023 vs South Africa in Johannesburg, scoring an unbeaten 55 on debut, eventually totaling 127 runs in three matches at an average of 63.5, with two fifties . His T20I arrival came on 7 July 2024 vs Zimbabwe, where he fielded but did not bat. Rewarded for consistent technique and adaptability—especially from time in England—he earned his Test debut against England on 20 June 2025 at Headingley, becoming Test cap No. 317.
2022 (Debut): Purchased by Gujarat Titans for INR 20 lakh. Debut on 8 April 2022, replacing injured Vijay Shankar; scored 35 off 30 . Played five matches, scoring 145 at 36.25 SR 127.
2023: Integrated into top order; scored 362 runs in eight innings at an impressive 51.7 SR 141.4. Starred in IPL final with 96 off 47, though GT lost.
2024: Emerged as GT’s leading scorer—527 runs across 12 matches, averaging 47.9. Notable for a 103 off 59 vs CSK. Retained ahead of IPL 2025 .
2025: Breakout season—759 runs in 15 games at 54.2 with SR 156.2; recorded one century, six fifties, and earned Orange Cap as youngest ever. Became youngest to cross 700 runs in IPL history, achieving the milestone in Eliminator vs Mumbai . His strategic aggression fueled GT’s run toward playoffs.
In late 2024, Sudharsan underwent surgery in London for a sports hernia on 10 December, missing future domestic tournaments for roughly a month. Rehabilitation at NCA involved core-strength and physiotherapy. He returned stronger, dominating IPL 2025 with the season’s highest run tally. His fitness regime includes gym, yoga, disciplined nutrition, and rigorous net sessions, earning praise from GT coach Parthiv Patel.
