India’s young batter Sai Sudharsan, though unable to make a huge mark in his debut Test against England at Headingley — scoring a duck in the first innings and 30 in the second — impressed many with his unique visualisation routinebefore batting.

In a video shared by Sony Sports Network, Sudharsan is seen wearing his helmet and holding a cricket ball in front of his eyes. He tracks its motion side-to-side, mimicking the movement of a delivery, then pauses while looking at it intently before dropping it — a clear example of mental rehearsal.

He is also shown making detailed notes in a notebook while still in full gear, underlining his deep focus and commitment to preparation.

This practice earned appreciation from Commonwealth Games medallist Tejaswin Shankar, who praised the mental discipline and approach — highlighting how visualisation plays a key role in high-performance sport.