Silchar’s Rahul Singh Retains Place Amidst Major Shuffle in Assam’s Ranji Lineup Against Kerala

Silchar’s Rahul Singh managed to retain his spot in the Assam lineup despite major reshuffling for the Ranji Trophy clash between Assam and Kerala at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. The Assam team management made notable changes, including the exclusion of former captain Mrinmoy Dutta, while Gokul Sharma, who was not even on the standby list, was brought into the playing eleven. This is probably the result of Assam’s loss to Chhatisgarh by 10 wickets in the season’s opening encounter.

Singh, who had played a pivotal role with the ball in Assam’s previous match against Chhattisgarh by bowling the maximum number of overs, was surprisingly limited to just 2 overs on the first day against Kerala. In those two overs, he conceded 15 runs, leaving fans and experts puzzled about the team management’s strategy.

As the Ranji Trophy encounter progresses, all eyes are on Rahul Singh, and cricket enthusiasts are hoping to see him contribute more significantly with the ball on the second day of the match. Given his recent form and the trust the team has shown by keeping him in the lineup, Singh has an opportunity to make a strong impact and prove his worth in the ongoing contest.

On the batting front, Kerala made the most of their opportunity after being put into bat by Assam on the opening day. Captain Rohan Kunnummal led the charge with an impressive innings of 82 runs, steering Kerala to a solid position. His opening partner, Krishna Prasad, remained unbeaten at 52 when the day concluded, helping Kerala reach a formidable score of 141/1 in 37 overs.

It’s worth noting that regular Kerala captain Sanju Samson is absent from the match due to national duties in India’s series against Afghanistan. The Kerala team displayed resilience and skill in the absence of their captain, and they will look to build on their strong start in the upcoming days of this Ranji Trophy fixture.

As the action unfolds at Barsapara Stadium, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the second day to see how the teams maneuver in what promises to be an exciting and closely contested encounter.