Buchi Babu a stepping stone for youngsters: Rahil Shah
The New Indian Express|August 20, 2024
FORMER India captains like Sunil Gavaskar and GR Viswanath had always made it a point to play the Buchi Babu tournament organized by the TNCA in order to brush up their game before the domestic season began.
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Buchi Babu a stepping stone for youngsters: Rahil Shah

Even now, the quality of the Buchi Babu tournament is so good that Ranji Trophy defending champions Mumbai are taking part in the ongoing edition and have also fielded a strong team.

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association has as usual fielded two teams TNCA XI, TNCA President's XI. The tournament is the virtual selection trials to pick the TN Ranji Trophy team and all the TN selectors will be watching the matches with keen interest.

"It is a very important tournament. We (selectors) will be watching the matches keenly. It is a good opportunity for the youngsters to step up their game and make an impact. It gives a chance to youngsters to prove their mettle and stake a claim," said Rahil Shah, member of the Senior state selection committee of the TNCA.

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