Kerala hasn’t certified for the knock-out stage of the Ranji Trophy since taking part in the semifinals, for the primary time ever, in 2018-19.
One of the primary goals of M. Venkataramana, who was appointed on Tuesday as Kerala’s head coach, is to grasp the workforce’s full potential in red-ball cricket.
“I believe there is plenty of talent in Kerala cricket,” Venkataramana, former India and Tamil Nadu off-spinner instructed Sportstar over cellphone.
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“Kerala has qualified for the knock-out stage of the Ranji Trophy in the recent past, and I think the team could do it yet again.”
He takes over from former India pacer Tinu Yohannan, underneath whom Kerala did pretty nicely in white-ball tournaments.
“Yes, Kerala’s performance has been in good in limited-overs cricket and I am sure it could be replicated in the Ranji Trophy as well,” stated Venkataramana, whose teaching assignments up to now embody Tamil Nadu and South Zone (Duleep Trophy).
“With senior players like Jalaj Saxena and Sachin Baby, both of whom did very well last season, Kerala has the resources to form a solid side for First-Class cricket. I am also looking forward to working with young talents like Rohan Kunnummal,” he added.
He stated Kerala cricket had come a great distance since his taking part in days with Tamil Nadu.
“I would say the main reason for that is the improvement Kerala has made in the infrastructure and the exposure players have had playing outside Kerala, in places like Chennai,” he stated. “I know most of the Kerala players and I am impressed with them.”
Taking Kerala to the knock-outs of the Ranji Trophy could be considered one of his major goals, he stated.
“I also want to improve the feeder system of Kerala cricket,” he added.
“I am really looking forward to coaching the Kerala team. It is going to be a challenge that I want to enjoy. I hope to join the team by the end of the month.”
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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