Pradosh relieved to convert his start into a big score
Tamil Nadu batsman Pradosh Ranjan Paul scored a crucial 136 against Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy, helping his team secure an innings victory. The 25-year-old expressed relief at converting his start into a big score after struggling with consistency in previous matches.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the development of domestic cricket talent in India and the psychological challenges faced by professional athletes in high-stakes sports.
Pradosh relieved to convert his start into a big score left Pradosh Ranjan Paul is ecstatic after completing his hundred. B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xlsx0q/article71604826.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_8698.JPG JOTHI RAMALINGAM B Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 19/10/2026 : Tamil Nadu batsman Pradosh Ranjan Paul celebrates after scoring his 100 runs against Uttarakhand team during 2nd day of the Tamil Nadu vs Uttarakhand Ranji trophy cricket match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Photo : B. Jothi Ramalingam / The Hindu The 25-year-old says the target was to play each ball on merit Chennai Pradosh Ranjan Paul has started the 2026-27 domestic season strongly, following up his 58 in the first game versus Rajasthan with a crucial 136 against Uttarakhand, helping Tamil Nadu secure an innings and 66-run win on Tuesday. The 25-year-old was relieved after failing to convert his last few First Class starts, stretching back to the previous season.
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