# Ranji top-scorer Smaran eyes India cap in all formats 2026-08-07T18:05:14+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Ravichandran Smaran, the top run-getter in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season with 950 runs in 14 innings, says he wants to represent India in all formats. The 23-year-old Karnataka left-hander is preparing for the Duleep Trophy to start his domestic campaign. 'It is an important tournament for me as there will be a lot of eyes on this tournament,' Smaran told PTI. He is also working on his technique against spinners, including sweep and reverse sweep shots. Smaran was retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2026. He scored only 19 runs in six IPL matches but says the experience alongside international stars helped him mentally. 'In T20s my strike-rate is now 155, and it's all about pushing the boundaries,' he said. ## Coverage - rediff.com Tags: Duleep Trophy, India selection, IPL 2026, Karnataka cricket, Ranji Trophy, Ravichandran Smaran Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ranji-top-scorer-smaran-eyes-india-cap-in-all-formats/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ranji-top-scorer-smaran-eyes-india-cap-in-all-formats/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.