Indrajith to lead Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy 2022-23; Shahrukh ruled out due to injury
The experienced Vijay Shankar, who has been out of action for a while and missed both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, has been included in the team.
Published : Dec 02, 2022 22:14 IST , CHENNAI
FILE PHOTO: B. Indrajith will lead Tamil Nadu in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season.
Batter Baba Indrajith will lead Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy this season with left arm spinner R. Sai Kishore named as his deputy.
The squad, announced by the Tamil Nadu selectors on Friday, includes a few new faces - batter Affan Khader, spinner Ajith Ram and pace bowler Trilok Nag.
The experienced Vijay Shankar, who has been out of action for a while and missed both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, has been included in the team.
Ajith Ram and Nag had done well in the matches against Bangladesh A recently and have been rewarded for their performances. Khader is the surprise pick in the team.
Tamil Nadu will miss the services of the aggressive batter M. Shahrukh Khan, who is out due to a knee injury.
India cricketers R. Ashwin and Washington Sundar will join the team upon their availability, TNCA (Tamil Nadu Cricket Association) honorary secretary R. I. Palani said in a press release here.
TN will play its first match against Hyderabad (away) from December 13, followed by games against Andhra (December 20 in Coimbatore) and Delhi (December 27).