Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Jharkhand’s Rajandeep Seizes Chance to Bowl to India’s Stars
Rajandeep Singh is a young cricketer from Jharkhand who got to bowl to some of India’s best batters at practice.
He said the chance helped him learn what he needs to work on.
Senior players, including Sanju Samson, told him he bowled well.
Ishan Kishan has also advised him and helped him feel clearer about his cricket.
Rajandeep wants to become a strong all-rounder, which means contributing with both batting and bowling.
He has scored many runs and taken wickets in domestic tournaments.
He once nearly stopped playing because his family had money problems.
He stayed with cricket and is now focused on upcoming matches and trials.
Rajandeep Singh bowled to India’s batters during a practice session at Ranchi’s JSCA Stadium before the second T20I.
He said the experience and praise from players, including Sanju Samson, helped him identify areas to improve.
Rajandeep aims to establish himself as a white-ball all-rounder and credits Ishan Kishan with helping him gain mental clarity.
He scored 200 runs and took five wickets in Jharkhand’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, and made 400 not out in the CK Nayudu Trophy.
After financial difficulties nearly led him to quit cricket in 2016, he stayed in Jharkhand and is preparing for domestic cricket and trials.
- Who
- Jharkhand cricketer Rajandeep Singh, along with India’s batters including Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma.
- What
- Rajandeep bowled to India’s players in practice and discussed his cricket ambitions and career.
- When
- During India’s practice on the eve of the second T20I; the report is dated October 8.
- Where
- JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Why
- The net session gave Rajandeep experience and feedback as he works to improve and pursue a white-ball all-rounder role.
Immediate opportunity
Long-term focus
IPL interest versus domestic priorities
Immediate opportunity
Two or three IPL teams have called Rajandeep for trials, and his performances have attracted scouts’ interest.
Long-term focus
Rajandeep said he is not focusing on IPL interest now and will concentrate on trials, matches and the upcoming domestic season.
- Age
- 24
- Practice session
- At JSCA Stadium in Ranchi before the second T20I
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Five wickets in eight matches and 200 runs in seven innings
- CK Nayudu Trophy
- Scored 400 not out from 387 balls against Meghalaya
- Jharkhand Premier League
- Eight wickets in eight matches, with an economy rate of 9.24
- IPL trials
- Two or three teams called him for trials, according to the report
- Career ambition
- To establish himself as a white-ball all-rounder