Ravichandran Smaran channeling hunger for runs to manifest India A call-up

Ravichandran Smaran, a 23-year-old batsman from Karnataka, scored an impressive 950 runs in the last Ranji Trophy season. He achieved four centuries and three fifties, including his career-best score of 227 not out, and maintained an average of 86.36. Despite not making the India A squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, Smaran remains focused on improving his game and targeting a higher run tally in the upcoming season.

He aims to score between 1,000 and 1,100 runs in the next Ranji Trophy season, driven by a strong desire to succeed. Smaran acknowledges the importance of the grind during domestic cricket matches and the lessons he has learned in handling various bowling spells and conditions. Although he has yet to find his stride in the IPL, Smaran sees this as a valuable learning experience for adapting to higher speeds and honing his skills to compete against top bowlers like Jofra Archer.