Sai Kishore reflects on limited IPL 2026 appearances for Gujarat Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Sai Kishore discussed his limited involvement in IPL 2026, where he played only three matches for the Gujarat Titans. The left-arm spinner attributed his early return from finger surgery as a factor for his underwhelming performance, collecting one wicket in two matches. He acknowledged the injury's impact on his form and noted that he should have taken more time to recover fully. His early comeback coincided with the rise of teammate Manav Suthar, who established himself as a key bowler during the tournament.
- •Kishore played only three matches for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.
- •He rushed back from finger surgery, impacting his performance.
- •Kishore took one wicket in two matches during the tournament.
- •The injury occurred during a club match in August 2025.
- •Manav Suthar's rise in Gujarat Titans has affected Kishore's standing.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — 'I shouldn't have done it': Sai Kishore breaks silence on playing just three IPL 2026 games
"Sai Kishore has opened up for the first time about why he featured in only three matches for Gujarat Titans during IPL 2026, saying he rushed his comeback from finger surgery and returned to competitive cricket before regaining full rhythm. Sai Kishore played only three matches, bowled in just two of them and picked up one wicket as Gujarat Titans reached the final. The setback, however, had begun months before the IPL.
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