Key facts
- Sai Sudharsan scored a Test fifty against Afghanistan.
- Head coach Gautam Gambhir's confidence is cited as a key factor.
- Sudharsan feels he has more freedom to express himself on the field.
Young cricketer Sai Sudharsan has credited his recent Test fifty against Afghanistan to the support and confidence he has received from head coach Gautam Gambhir and his teammates. Sudharsan stated that Gambhir's vote of confidence has provided him with the mental assurance needed to express himself more freely on the field. This freedom has been instrumental in his performance, allowing him to achieve the milestone of a Test fifty.