Tamil Nadu Cricketers Urged to Recapture the Fun Amid Ranji Trophy Slump

In the midst of a challenging period for the Tamil Nadu cricket team in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, captain R. Sai Kishore is focused on ensuring his teammates do not become overburdened by the run of poor results. As of November 15th, 2025, TN has not won any of its four matches so far, leaving its chances of qualifying for the quarterfinals looking slim.

Sai Kishore acknowledges that the TN batting unit, in particular, has been under intense scrutiny. In their previous defeat to Andhra, the team was dismissed for below 200 runs in both innings. To address this, Kishore has held meetings with the players to discuss strategies and approaches to different match situations, whether to attack or grind it out.

The captain emphasizes that the "fun element" must be present for the players to perform at their best. "When results are not going your way, you don't enjoy the sport," Kishore reflects. His focus has been on how the team can still enjoy the game and keep the "fun element" intact, as the necessary skill set is already there.

Despite the challenges, Kishore believes an outright win in their upcoming Group-A match against Uttar Pradesh could still keep TN's quarterfinal hopes alive. However, he stresses that the team must first play to its full potential, which has been lacking in the last four games. "The way we are playing is not up to the mark," he admits.