What goes through a batsman's mind while batting on 99?

#1 Do NOT get run out

A batsman batting on 99 is as careful about taking as a person trying to cross a busy road. The number of balls wasted by a batsman while batting on 99 are way too much.

The reason for the extra precaution taken by batsman while batting on 99 is: If they get run out at 99, they would probably be so depressed that they would go into hiding and not come out for a long, long time.

Rather than the batsman being careful, it’s his partner at the other end who would be extra cautious to ensure that he is not at the receiving end of verbal abuse if he gets his partner run-out.