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Ranji top-scorer Smaran eyes India cap in all formats
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The usual chatter about Ranji Trophy runs being 'soft' or 'domestic' is unfair, a 950-run season on varied surfaces proves genuine skill. Smaran's open ambition for all-format selection is refreshing, not arrogant. Yet talk is cheap outside Eden Gardens and Chepauk. The real test: can his sweep and reverse sweep work against Australia's spinners in 2027? That will separate serious talent from seasonal noise.
Source: rediff.com
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