India, July 27 -- Legendary Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has come in support of Sai Sudharsan after the young batter registered a duck in the second innings of the Manchester Test. After an incredible IPL season, Sudharsan made his Test debut in the first Test against England, but 0 and 30 made him sit out in the next two Tests. He was called back in the XI in Manchester after Karun Nair failed to cement his place at number.

Making a return to the side for the fourth Test, Sudharsan delivered a composed knock under pressure, scoring 61 off 151 balls. He became the first Indian No. 3 to register a fifty outside Asia since early 2022, helping steady the innings after a shaky start on the opening day. However, in the second innings, he w...