India’s best all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, returning to competitive cricket after almost six months, went wicketless in his 17 overs on a slow Chepauk pitch, as Tamil Nadu made 183/4 against Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy match at Chennai on Tuesday. In the presence of national selector Sridharan Sharath, who was seen talking to Jadeja after the first day of play, the fitness of the left arm spinner star was put to the test ahead of the Australia Test series. He finished the day with none for 36.
Jadeja leads Saurashtra in their final group league match with Cheteshwar Pujara and regular captain Jaydev Unadkat rested for the marquee four-match rubber starting in Nagpur on 9 February.
The all-rounder, who withdrew after a knee injury during the Asia Cup last September, is also part of India’s squad for the first two tests, but his inclusion in the 17-man squad will depend on his fitness.
Tamil Nadu chose to bat and lost the wicket to Narayan Jagadeesan in the second half of the day. But after that, opener Sai Sudharsan, twins Baba Aparajith and Baba Indrajith stabilized the ship with identical scores of 45.
Indrajith remained undefeated and Vijay Shankar joined him on 11 at the other end.
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At CCI, Maharashtra rode on Kedar Jadhav’s second century in five innings to overcome an early scare and post 314 for six against Mumbai.
Maharashtra lost Pavan Shah before they could open their account, while their number 3, Naushad Shaikh, also fell cheap for 12 with the team’s score of 23/2. But Jadhav saved his team with his 128 off 168 balls (18×4, 1×6) and a 105-run partnership with Siddhesh Veer (48).
However, Veer failed to reach fifty and was sent off by Shams Mulani before they lost Ankit Bawne for the addition of just one point. However, Jadhav continued strong on the other side.
After Jadhav’s departure, Saurabh Nawale produced a fine rearguard at number 7, scoring a gritty 56 not out.
Short Scores: In Chennai: Tamil Nadu 183/4; 90 overs (Sai Sudharsan 45, Baba Aparajith 45, Baba Indrajith 45; Chirag Jani 2/30).
In Mumbai: Maharashtra 314/6; 87 overs (Kedar Jadhav128, Saurabh Nawale 56 at bat, Siddhesh Veer 48; Tushar Deshpande 2/64, Mohit Avasthi 2/70, Shams Mulani 2/105) vs Mumbai.
In Vizianagaram: Assam 113; 37.5 overs (Rishav Das 30; M Madhav Rayudu 4/12, KV Sasikanth 3/34). Andrew 160/3; 47 overs (Hanuma Vihari 80, Abhishek Reddy 75).
In Hyderabad: Hyderabad 247/4; 90 overs (Rohit Rayudu 90, Chandan Sahani 67, Rahul Radesh 41; Divij Mehra 2/38) against Delhi.
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