Sai Sudharsan joined Tamil Nadu for a Ranji Trophy match after selectors advised him to focus on red-ball cricket ahead of India’s New Zealand tour. Despite a first-innings failure and a minor knee injury, he scored an unbeaten 26 to help secure a draw. He said the match sharpened his red-ball rhythm and that he is studying New Zealand conditions and footage of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.