My goal is to remain at the top and continue piling on runs: Smaran Ravichandran
Karnataka batter Smaran Ravichandran has established himself as a rising star in Indian domestic cricket following two highly successful seasons. He is now focused on maintaining his form and pursuing his dream of playing for the national team.
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The article profiles the development of young talent in the Indian cricket ecosystem, which is a major cultural and sporting focus in the region.
NEW DELHI: Consistency is often the hardest quality to master in domestic cricket. Smaran Ravichandran has done exactly that. With 1534 runs in 26 innings at an average of 73.60, including three double hundreds, in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, the Karnataka batter has firmly established himself as one of the brightest young talents in the country and has shown that he is far from a one-season wonder.More importantly, Smaran has shown the versatility to excel across formats, seamlessly adapting his tempo to the demands of the game. He was the driving force behind Karnataka's 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy triumph, ending the state's five-year wait for a major title. Smaran piled up 433 runs in seven innings at an average of 72.16, including two centuries and two fifties.
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