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Jagadeesan's Century Rescues Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy Draw

Jagadeesan's Century Rescues Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy Draw

Tamil Nadu's N. Jagadeesan continued his impressive form in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D match against Assam, notching up his second century of the season. The Tamil Nadu vice-captain remained unbeaten on 118 (188b, 9x4, 1x6) as he and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (68 not out, 112b, 5x4) guided the team to a draw.Assam had piled up 445 in reply to Tamil Nadu's first-innings total of 338. The visiting team began the final day 99 runs in arrears and saw Jagadeesan's opening partner, S. Lokeshwar, fall to pacer Mukhtar Hussain for three.Experienced all-rounder Vijay Shankar joined Jagadeesan at the crease, and the duo set about reducing the deficit. They adopted a cautious approach, playing shots only when the bowlers erred in line and length.Jagadeesan, though initially uncomfortable against left-arm pacer Mrinmoy Dutta, showed patience and determination. He added 54 runs for the second wicket with Shankar (23) before Swarupam Purkayastha dismissed the latter.Pradosh, who joined Jagadeesan, proved an ideal partner. They blunted the Assam bowlers, occasionally being beaten by good deliveries but persevering for an unbroken 144-run third-wicket partnership.Jagadeesan showcased his class with some impressive shots, including a towering six off off-spinner Purkayastha. Pradosh also contributed with several boundaries, helping Tamil Nadu erase the deficit and secure a draw.Jagadeesan's century was his 10th in First-Class cricket, and he also surpassed the 3,000-run mark in the Ranji Trophy during the innings.

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N. Jagadeesan's Century Lights Up Ranji Trophy Opener at Sentimental Ground

N. Jagadeesan's Century Lights Up Ranji Trophy Opener at Sentimental Ground

N. Jagadeesan, Tamil Nadu's prolific batsman, has carried his impressive form from last season into the new Ranji Trophy campaign. On Saturday, he notched up a magnificent century against Saurashtra at the Sri Ramakrishna College Ground, a venue that holds special significance for him.Jagadeesan, who began his cricketing journey at the same ground as a 10-year-old, expressed his emotions after scoring his third First Class century at the venue. "It's a special feeling because this is where I grew up playing the game," he said. "I started my career here on a matting wicket, and I've been playing matches here since my under-13 days."Reflecting on his knock, the 28-year-old explained the challenges he faced. "The conditions were overcast, and the new ball offered some assistance off the pitch," he said. "Given the circumstances, it was important to react quickly and then test my patience as they started bowling outside off."Jagadeesan's partnership with B. Sai Sudharsan was characterized by excellent running between the wickets. The duo has consciously worked on this aspect over the last two years, recognizing that their right-left combination can unsettle bowlers.Jagadeesan's performances last year earned him a spot in the Duleep Trophy recently. However, the TN vice-captain emphasized that his focus remains on continuous improvement rather than results. "I'm not looking forward to anything in particular," he said. "A result is not a given. The only thing that is given is my process and the way I approach every innings."

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