Jagadeesan named captain as Tamil Nadu announces 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 lately acquired 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 present recovering from a finger damage and will miss the primary two video games. While he’s anticipated to renew bowling quickly, the administration is cautious about dashing him again earlier than the damage heals fully.

It can be understood that even when Sai Kishore recovers in time for the primary sport, Jagadeesan will lead the facet for the primary few encounters as the administration doesn’t wish 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 also recalled left-arm spinner D.T. Chandrasekar, who recently claimed a perfect-10 in the TNCA first division league. He last played for TN in the 2015-16 season, and his experience could come in handy considering the uncertainty surrounding Sai Kishore’s availability. S. Ajith Ram, one other left-arm spinner, can be out with a knee damage.

“We have a good mixture of youngsters and seniors. It is a well-balanced side and the performances in Buchi Babu have been rewarded,” mentioned head coach M. Senthilnathan.

Asked concerning the inexperienced spin assault, the coach wasn’t too involved. “Vidyuth has done well in under-23 and here, while Hemchudesan is the future. He has shown the ability 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).