‘Leave Gujarat Titans, join CSK’: Fan’s message to Sai Sudharsan after viral burger clip – WATCH | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: With the IPL 2026 Auction fast approaching, conversations around player retentions and possible trades are gaining momentum — and unexpectedly, Sai Sudharsan’s name has become the talk of the cricketing circles. The stylish left-handed batter from Tamil Nadu, currently representing Gujarat Titans, has found himself at the centre of growing buzz.A light-hearted moment during the India vs West Indies Test in Delhi only added to the chatter. On Day 3 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Sudharsan was seen sitting near the boundary ropes, enjoying a burger while tending to a sore hand after taking a sharp catch at short fine-leg.A fan-captured video of the moment quickly went viral on social media. In the clip, a voice can be heard saying, “Gujarat se nikal jao, CSK mein zarurat hai!” (Leave Gujarat Titans, we need you at CSK!).Given his Chennai upbringing and deep ties with Tamil Nadu cricket, Sudharsan has long been viewed as a natural fit for the Chennai Super Kings. And with reports suggesting the IPL 2026 mega auction is slated for mid-December, talk of a potential “homecoming” has gathered pace.Watch the video hereSince joining Gujarat Titans in their debut season in 2022, Sudharsan has grown into one of the IPL’s most reliable young batters. Across 40 matches, he has scored 1,793 runs, often playing the anchor’s role in Gujarat’s batting order with poise and maturity.His standout campaign came in IPL 2025, when he won the Orange Cap after amassing a remarkable 759 runs in 15 games — a run that helped Gujarat reach the playoffs once again.Although Gujarat Titans have not made any official statement regarding a possible trade, Sudharsan’s stellar consistency, calm temperament, and Tamil Nadu roots make him an enticing prospect for Chennai Super Kings as they look to rebuild in the post-Dhoni era.
