IPL 2025: Varun Aaron heaps praise on 'exceptional' Sai Sudharsan for match-winning show against RR

Former Indian cricketer, Varun Aaron, showered praise on Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan for his 82-run knock off 53 deliveries against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday, April 9. The southpaw's fourth IPL half-century this season propelled GT to 217/6 in the first innings of the game.  

Aaron commended Sudharsan's perseverance towards the game and spoke in detail of the class which oozed off the 23-year-old's bat particularly during thr 17th over of the first innnings.

"He has absolute role clarity and puts in a tremendous amount of hardwork. I know for a fact that Sai is very committed, both on and off the field. That dedication is showing now. The way he played today was exceptional.  Those two sixes over cover off Sandeep Sharma weren't easy - especially considering Sandeep doesn't offer much pace. To hit him for sixes over cover when he's bowling wide - that shows Sai is in excellent form and seeing the ball really well," shared Aaron while speaking on JioHotstar.

That's the hallmark of a healthy, well-rounded team: Aaron

The ex-GT player highlighted certain players like Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, and Arshad Khan's contributions while asserting that contributions coming from all around made them a "complete team", and not one which banks heavily on one or two players to come good.  

"Gujarat Titans are showing what a complete team looks like. They've really invested in young talent. Take Shahrukh Khan, for instance - despite not getting runs over the past couple of seasons, the team has kept faith in him and given him a clearly defined role. Rahul Tewatia continues to be a reliable contributor, playing his role year after year. In the bowling department, Arshad's knack for picking up key wickets adds to their strength. Everyone's chipping in, and that's the hallmark of a healthy, well-rounded team, not just depending on one or two stars," he added.

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GT are off to a sensational start in IPL 2025. The Shubman Gill-led side have emerged victorious in four out of the five matches so far. Their next fixture is against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, April 12. Sudharsan and the rest will be keen on extending their positive start.