India, May 21 -- For all the great batters in the history of cricket, one thing has always remained common: records and accolades are rewards for the hard work put in behind the scenes. But what truly separates them and places them in a league of their own among the all-time greats is their ability to maintain the same mindset, intent, and hunger despite their success, and to bounce back when things are not going right.

The 24-year-old left-handed opener from Chennai, Sai Sudharsan, seems to be heading in exactly that direction since his arrival on the biggest stage in franchise cricket in 2022 for Gujarat Titans. He has certainly repaid the faith shown by the franchise in his ability to adapt his batting to the fast-paced demands of the...