Chennai, Sept 22:
R Sai Kishore has been appointed captain of Tamil Nadu for the opening Ranji Trophy clash against Rajasthan, with the match scheduled to begin on October 11.
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association has handed the vice-captaincy to 18-year-old Andre Siddarth, despite the presence of experienced wicketkeeper-batter Narayan Jagadeesan in the squad.
The pace attack comprises Saravana Kumar, Sonu Yadav, Pranav Ragavendra, Deepesh D and Govinth G, while Sai Kishore, Ajith Ram and Hemchudeshan form the spin department.
The batting line-up includes Indrajith B, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Vimal Khumar, Athish SR, Nidish Rajagopal, Jagadeesan and Ajitesh G, apart from Andre Siddarth. Notably, B Sachin, who was the standout performer in the TNCA First Division season, has not been included.
Tamil Nadu are placed in Group D along with Railways, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai.