Sai Sudharsan Focuses Ahead Of The Second Innings (Source: @SonySportsNetwk/x.com)
After ending the first innings, Team India came back to bat with early jitters as Jaiswal fell quickly. Amid mounting pressure, debutant Sai Sudharsan’s calm and calculated innings shone through, offering a much-needed boost of hope.
Every success begins with intense preparation, and Sai Sudharsan just proved that. Ahead of stepping into the field, he was spotted holding the red ball, deep in focus, visualizing match scenarios.
Focus Set As Sudharsan Is Ready To Face Challenges
Debuts are always special, especially in the longest format. But some beginnings end with heartbreak, just as Sai Sudharsan’s. After consistent displays in the domestic circuit and IPL 2025, he received his maiden India call-up and made his debut in the ongoing Test against England.
After being dismissed on a duck on his debut innings, Sudharsan’s preparation before stepping into the second innings grabbed attention. A video shared by Sony Sports Network on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Indian batter was seen practicing focus, holding a red ball in his hand.
Sudharsan took preparation to another level, quietly visualizing match scenarios before carefully jotting down notes. Ahead of facing the first ball of the second innings, the youngster’s unique preparation turned heads as the fans praised his passion.
Sudharsan Departs As Team India Is 2 Down Already
After a fiery first innings, the Indian batting lineup is looking shaky. After Brydon Curse removed Yashasvi Jaiswal in just 4 runs, Sai Sudharsan joined KL Rahul as the duo stitched a crucial 66-run partnership.
Sai Sudharsan got a lifeline after Ben Duckett's drop, but Ben Stokes made sure it didn’t last long, removing him for 30. Within 82 runs, Team India lost two crucial wickets. After his dismissal, captain Shubman Gill joined Rahul, and India is standing on 80-2 with a 96-run lead.