My temperament is suitable for red-ball cricket: Sanat
Delhi cricketer Sanat Sangwan discusses his preparation and temperament for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. After a successful Ranji Trophy season, he emphasizes the importance of patience and disciplined shot selection in red-ball cricket.
Why it matters
The Duleep Trophy serves as a critical selection platform for the Indian national Test team, highlighting the development of domestic talent.
In decades gone by, the Duleep Trophy was considered as a stepping stone for players aiming to break into the Indian Test team. Even though the zonal competition no longer retains that allure, getting picked for the season-opener is a considerable boost for the top performers of the previous Ranji Trophy campaign.
Ask Sanat Sangwan. The Delhi opener grabbed eyeballs in the 2025-26 Ranji season, racking up 828 runs — third in the list of highest scorers behind Karnataka’s R. Smaran and teammate Ayush Doseja — in 14 innings at an average of 69. The 25-year-old has been deservedly rewarded with a spot in the North Zone squad, which begins its Duleep Trophy campaign against West Zone at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Sunday.
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