pardon the headline... but amongst the hoohaa of spot fixing saga... soulberry has taken a less treaded path of ranji trophy and eloquently argues it to be established as THE selectorial pointer for tests...
Having seen the better days of Ranji and participated in its viewing as one of a crowd, I understand the nurturing role Ranji Trophy played to foster essential cricket in India.
Let us make Ranji THE selectorial point for Tests. It doesn't have to be how many T20s you have playd or how many ODIs you have played. Rare exceptions may find their way via these routes, but that should not be the norm. It is in the overall benefit of the player and the game of cricket in India to have a sound, well-rounded game honed in a tesing, competitive Ranji environment. Also, grounds and pitces must be such that they foster good cricket and allow expression and polishing of all skills - batting, bowling and fielding - hile employing them in a fiercely contested match.
Imagine the sad irony if Rohit Sharma plays ahead of Cheteshwar Pujara in Tests!
if your head has already started spinning from spot fixing saga... and even if not... you know where to head...
a refreshing read on rarely talked about ranji trophy... makarand waingankar scores a bullseye...
