
B. Sachin, 22, has emerged as the leading run-scorer in the TNCA First Division League and followed that with two consecutive half-centuries for Vida Kovai Kings in the TNPL. He has scored…
B. Sachin, 22, has emerged as the leading run-scorer in the TNCA First Division League and followed that with two consecutive half-centuries for Vida Kovai Kings in the TNPL. He has scored 161 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 189.41, including a 77 off 42 balls and an 84 off 43.
Speaking on Sunday, Sachin said the strong run with Sea Hawks gave him confidence. He made his Ranji debut in 2024 with two fifties in five innings, but his goal is broader. "I want to play in all three formats for Tamil Nadu. That's my goal," he said. He credited work with his father and coach, Balasubramaniam, on his base and bat swing, and said a positive mindset is key.
Another week, another Tamil Nadu batter being built up as the next big thing after a few flashy knocks. Sachin's numbers are good, but the sample is tiny and TNPL bowling is not Ranji standard. The lazy narrative is either anointing him as Test material because of two fifties, or dismissing him as a T20 hack. Both miss the point. The real test is the upcoming Ranji season. Watch how he handles the new ball on a green top, not his strike rate in franchise cricket, which tells us nothing about his six-hour game.
Source: thehindu.com
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