An impressive run
S. DINAKAR
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CRICKET B. Indrajith appears to have sealed a berth in the Tamil
Nadu Ranji team, thanks to his determination, remarkable technique and
attention-worthy scores
B. Indrajith is happening this season. He has made a truck-load of runs, and done so through pleasing methods .
Although
these are early days in his journey, the signs are promising. He uses
his feet, pierces the field and finds fence on both sides of the wicket.
He is a stroke-maker yet the unhurried charm in his batting is hard to
miss. Indrajith is secure in defence, particularly off his back-foot,
which is a healthy attribute in a young batsman.
His batsmanship stems
from strong fundamentals.
Indeed, there is substance
in this 19-year-old right-hander. He is calm and quiet, and lets his bat
do the talking. Focus and determination are his allies. Such was his
run of scores in the all-India Buchi Babu tournament — he came up with
innings of 40 not out, 91, 96 not out, 95, 165 (semi-finals) and 87
(finals) — that Indrajith appears to have sealed a berth in the Tamil
Nadu Ranji middle-order for the upcoming season.
Asked
about a quality which he believes has helped him the most so far,
Indrajith replies, “I think I read the game and the situation well.”
The
rise of Indrajith with his twin brother Aparajith is a fascinating
story in itself. Indrajith is 26 minutes older than Aparajith and the
two have played the game together from the age of four.
Guided
by their father R.N. Baba, the two have climbed the rungs diligently.
Says Indrajith, “He (Baba) was always very enthusiastic about our
cricket. He advised us till we were around 16. Then, he encouraged us to
be independent, and would chip in occasionally on the importance of a
strong mind.”
Aparajith, a talented batsman who can
send down useful off-spin, found recognition earlier by being a
prominent member of the India under-19 team that triumphed in the World
Cup Down Under in 2012, made the Tamil Nadu XI in Ranji Trophy, and was
picked for India A.
Indrajith is emphatic there is no
sibling rivalry. “When he made it before me, I was very happy for him.
At the same time, he had set a benchmark for me and I was confident I
would get there too. We keep motivating each other.” In fact, Indrajith
recalls encouraging Aparajith during the under-19 World Cup in
Australia. “He would call me up every day.” The two of them have worked
on their fielding. Both are excellent all-round fielders. Aparajith has
developed his off-spin and Indrajith wants to do the same with his
leg-spin. “I think my leg-spin would provide my side another option and
give me an edge as a cricketer.”
Indrajith, who turns
out for Grand Slam in the TNCA first division league, says he often
introspects. “I made 574 runs in six innings in the Buchi Babu
tournament, but I should have scored more hundreds, gone on to bigger
scores.” This second year B.Com student has three batting idols. “I
admire Sachin Tendulkar for his ability, Rahul Dravid for his work
ethics and Steve Waugh for his strength of mind.”
The batsman with dexterous wrists looks forward to the day he walks out for the Tamil Nadu Ranji side with Aparajith.
“That would be a dream come true,” Indrajith exclaims.
BY
S. DINAKAR.
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