Sai Sudharsans backfoot recreation is exclusive, says coach Kotak

Just earlier than B. Sai Sudharsan took guard within the 18th over of India’s first innings towards West Indies on Friday, he had witnessed left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican produce a ripper that turned sharply previous Ok.L. Rahul’s bat. It may have heightened the nerves of a left-hand batter who’s seeking to discover his groove on the Test stage.

But over the course of his partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal on day one, the 23-year-old stepped up with a well timed contribution of 87 whereas consuming 165 deliveries. The spotlight of his effort was the punches on the again foot towards spin that he drilled into the gaps by way of further cowl and mid-on.

At the tip of the day, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak complimented Sai Sudharsan’s expertise towards spin.

“He comes from Tamil Nadu, the place they play loads on turning wickets. So, he’s fairly good towards spin. Not many do his back-foot recreation and a few photographs that he performs. With his bat swing, the quantity of energy he generates on the again foot is wonderful. On a turning observe, he’s an excellent participant,” Kotak stated.

However, his dismissal on 87 by Warrican additionally highlighted why he could should be extra selective along with his back-foot play. Just like in Ahmedabad, he was trapped leg-before to a supply that he may have moved ahead to. “For plenty of balls that he negotiates on the again foot, others would go ahead. Some of the complete balls, generally he performs again. We’re attempting to chop that out. He very a lot is aware of that, and he’s attempting.”