B. Indrajith Prepares for Duleep Trophy with Focus on Red-Ball Practice
B. Indrajith, the 30-year-old Tamil Nadu batsman, is currently enjoying a rich vein of form in the ongoing Buchi Babu tournament. With 303 runs from just three outings, he is the second-highest run-scorer in the competition.
Indrajith’s impressive performances have not gone unnoticed. He has been selected to represent India-C in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, a prestigious first-class tournament featuring India’s top domestic players.
Ahead of the Duleep Trophy, Indrajith is leaving no stone unturned in his preparations. He is acutely aware of the challenges that lie ahead, especially considering the presence of senior players in the tournament.
“I know the Duleep Trophy is very important, but at the same time, I don’t want to put pressure on myself,” Indrajith said. “I will give myself the best chance to perform there in terms of preparation… God willing, if everything goes well, obviously there are other things looking ahead. Hopefully that happens.”
Indrajith has been focusing on increasing his “volume of red-ball practice” to prepare for the rigors of the Duleep Trophy. He has been spending extra hours in the nets, practicing against the red ball, which is used in first-class cricket.
“I’m very conscious about how the conditions are going to be,” Indrajith explained. “There will be good bowlers in the Duleep Trophy as almost all the senior players will be there. So, I have to be equipped enough to face them.”
Indrajith’s dedication and hard work are paying off. He is confident that he can continue his good form in the Duleep Trophy and help India-C achieve success.