Sai Sudharsan was shadow batting on a covered square at Old Trafford on the eve of the fourth Test, an old habit that keeps the top-order batter mentally ready for the next opportunity that comes his way.

That daily ritual helped Sudharsan on Day One as he ended up with his maiden Test fifty in testing conditions at Old Trafford.

“I do it every day. It’s my go-to thing. So, I do it whenever possible, whichever time possible, I always visualise it. It’s a great, great skill which anybody can possess and mentally you’ll be ready,” said the soft-spoken batter during the post-day press conference here on Wednesday.