Siddarth Mohite, a 19-year-old from Mumbai, stayed at the crease for 72 hours and five minutes during a marathon net session and is now waiting for the Guinness World Records to recognise the feat as the longest time spent while batting.

The Mumbai teen passed compatriot Virag Mane's 50-hour record, created in 2015, over the weekend.

“I am very happy that I completed what I was trying. This was one way I wanted to show people that I have something extra in me,” Mohite said in a media release.

“Due to the lockdown I lost two good cricketing years which was a big loss. So, I thought of doing something different and randomly this thought came to me and then I contacted many academies and coaches,” he added.

Mohite was supported in his endeavour by his mentor Jwala Singh, who has also coached young Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.

“Everyone said no to me. Then I contacted Jwala Sir and he said why not?” added Mohite. A group of bowlers stayed with Mohite to support him throughout his session. As per the rule, a batter can take a break for five minutes in one hour.

Mohite's recording and required papers will now be sent to the Guinness World Records, Singh said.