Jagadeesan named captain as Tamil Nadu declares squad for Ranji Trophy

N. Jagadeesan has been named captain of Tamil Nadu for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy that begins subsequent month. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batter just lately obtained his maiden India call-up when he was a part of the squad for the fifth Test in opposition to England, and has now been elevated to the highest job of TN.

R. Sai Kishore, who led TN within the final two years, will not be named within the 16-member squad as he’s at the moment recovering from a finger harm and will miss the primary two video games. While he’s anticipated to renew bowling quickly, the administration is cautious about speeding him again earlier than the harm heals utterly.

It can also be understood that even when Sai Kishore recovers in time for the primary recreation, Jagadeesan will lead the facet for the primary few encounters because the administration doesn’t need to overburden the left-arm spinner instantly.

Similarly, B. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar would even be added to the staff in the event that they don’t have any nationwide commitments.

Maiden call-up

Off-spinner J. Hemchudesan, left-arm spinner P. Vidyuth, ‘keeper-bat G. Ajitesh and all-rounder R.S. Ambrish have been handed their maiden Ranji call-up.

The selectors have additionally recalled left-arm spinner D.T. Chandrasekar, who just lately claimed a perfect-10 within the TNCA first division league. He final performed for TN within the 2015-16 season, and his expertise may turn out to be useful contemplating the uncertainty surrounding Sai Kishore’s availability. S. Ajith Ram, one other left-arm spinner, can also be out with a knee harm.

“We have a superb combination of kids and seniors. It is a well-balanced facet and the performances in Buchi Babu have been rewarded,” mentioned head coach M. Senthilnathan.

Asked in regards to the inexperienced spin assault, the coach wasn’t too involved. “Vidyuth has carried out properly in under-23 and right here, whereas Hemchudesan is the long run. He has proven the flexibility to adapt to senior cricket,” he added.

The squad: N. Jagadeesan (Capt., wk), Pradosh Ranjan Paul (Vice-capt.), B. Indrajith, M. Shahrukh Khan, R. Vimal Khumar, B. Sachin, C. Andre Siddarth, R.S. Ambrish, P. Vidyuth, D.T. Chandrasekar, Sandeep Warrier, Gurjapneet Singh, C.V. Achyuth, H. Trilok Nag, J. Hemchudesan, G. Ajitesh (wk).