We are no longer a small team, says Uttarakhand’s star Suchith
Uttarakhand cricket all-rounder J. Suchith discusses the team's rise in the domestic circuit following their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal appearance. He emphasizes the importance of professional mentorship and the growing opportunities for local players.
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The success of smaller state teams in Indian cricket highlights the decentralization of talent development and the impact of the IPL on domestic sports.
We are no longer a small team, says Uttarakhand’s star Suchith left Suchith. FILE PHOTO: S SUDARSHAN FILE PHOTO: S SUDARSHAN https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/i3jmfg/article71592406.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/SUCHITHSSUDARSHAjpg S SUDARSHAN Nagpur 12/11/2018:J Suchit celebrats with team players took three wickets in the Karnataka v Vidarbha, Ranji Trophy 2018,19 1st day at VCA stadium, Civil Lines in Nagpur on Monday.Pic by S Sudarshan The 32-year-old all-rounder wants to prove that he can still operate at the top level Chennai While Jammu & Kashmir’s run to the Ranji Trophy title was understandably the story of the 2025-26 domestic season, one other team’s journey was equally fascinating. Uttarakhand, which joined the domestic cricket circuit in 2018, made its maiden semifinal appearance last year. One player who was key to that run was all-rounder J. Suchith, who finished as the team’s second-highest run-scorer (454) and second-highest wicket-taker (26). “My role has been clear from the very beginning.
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