Kumar Kushagra’s maiden India call-up has given Jharkhand’s young Ranji Trophy squad another reason to believe, with coach Ratan Kumar hoping the wicketkeeper-batter’s rise to the national side will inspire his teammates to follow suit as they prepare for a…
Kumar Kushagra has received his maiden senior India selection for the final two ODIs against New Zealand after previously replacing Rishabh Pant in the India A squad. Jharkhand coach Ratan Kumar expressed pride in the wicketkeeper-batter's achievement, stating that it serves as major motivation for the rest of the young domestic squad ahead of their upcoming fixture against Maharashtra in Pune.
Jharkhand heads into the second-round Ranji Trophy Group C match following a first-innings lead against Kerala. The team is bolstered by the return of all-rounder Anukul Roy from India A, while Maharashtra welcomes back regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad alongside in-form opener Prithvi Shaw.
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