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Jharkhand Spinner Rajandeep Singh Impresses India at Ranchi Nets
Rajandeep Singh is a young cricketer from Jharkhand.
He bowled to Indian players during a practice session in Ranchi.
His bowling made it difficult for some batters to hit the ball well.
Sanju Samson and other players told him he was bowling well.
Rajandeep has also played for Jharkhand in important cricket tournaments.
He once thought about leaving cricket because his family had trouble paying for his training.
He stayed with the sport and has since had some strong performances.
A few IPL teams have invited him to trials, and he says he is focused on improving.
Rajandeep Singh, a 24-year-old right-arm off-break bowler, impressed Indian batters during a net session in Ranchi.
Sanju Samson and other players praised his bowling, which beat batters and drew edges and mistimed shots.
Rajandeep has played 11 T20 matches and 12 List A games, and was part of Jharkhand’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy-winning side.
He took five wickets in eight matches in that tournament and scored 200 runs in seven innings.
After once considering quitting because of financial difficulties, Rajandeep now has IPL trial interest from two or three teams.
- Who
- Rajandeep Singh, a 24-year-old right-arm off-break bowler, impressed Indian batters at practice.
- What
- He bowled in India’s nets and earned praise from players including Sanju Samson.
- Where
- The JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- When
- On the eve of the second T20I between India and West Indies.
- Why
- The session was part of India’s preparation; Rajandeep used the opportunity to learn and improve.
Key facts
- Age
- 24
- Bowling style
- Right-arm off-break
- T20 matches
- 11
- List A matches
- 12
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Five wickets in eight matches; 200 runs in seven innings
- Jharkhand Premier League
- Eight wickets in eight matches, at an economy rate of 9.24
- IPL trial interest
- Two or three teams have called him for trials
Quotes
Rajandeep Singh
Jharkhand cricketer who bowled in India’s Ranchi net session.
“I also got the experience of knowing that I can't bowl too loose. It was a good feeling to bowl today. The batsmen were saying that I was bowling well. Sanju sir was also saying that I was bowling well.”
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“But I told them just give me one year and I went to represent Jharkhand U-16 side and since then I've been a regular.”
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