R. Sai Kishore has been appointed as the captain of the Tamil Nadu team for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) senior selection committee has finalized a 16-member squad for the first match against Rajasthan. This opening fixture is scheduled to take place in Jaipur from October 11 to 14.
While Pranav made his debut in the 2024-25 season, Deepesh has received his maiden call-up. Ajith Ram returns after missing out last year due to injury. Alongside the regulars, left-arm spinner S. The squad features promising pacers R.D. Pranav Ragavendra and D. Deepesh. The youngsters are known for their ability to bowl at a brisk pace, something TN has not had in a while.
“We got good feedback about Pranav during the recent India under-19 tour to Sri Lanka. The 20-year-old was TN’s third-highest run-scorer (409 runs) last term. These two are the future, and we want to allow them to mature. Meanwhile, C. Andre Siddarth, who will play in his third season, has been named vice-captain. On promising opener B. Athish being the back-up wicketkeeper and G. Ajitesh doing well in the practice match, he had to miss out. The squad: R. Sai Kishore (Capt.), C. Andre Siddarth (Vice-capt.), G. Ajitesh (wk), S. Ajith Ram, S.R. Athish, D. Deepesh, G. Govinth, J. Hemchudeshan, B. Indrajith, N. Jagadeesan, Nidhish S. Rajagopal, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, R.D. Pranav Ragavendra, P. Saravana Kumar, R. Sonu Yadav, R. Vimal Khumar. Standby/development squad: B. Aaditya, A. Esakkimuthu, Manav Parakh, S. Radhakrishnan, B. Sachin.
In three years, they will be the backbone of our attack,” said Sunil Subramanian, chairman of the selection committee. “He led the side well in the intra-squad game, and we are looking at grooming him for the future,” Sunil added. Sachin not making the cut, Sunil said that with S.R.