The fast bowler is back in contention for Ranji duties but there was no place for Hemang Badani and S Sriram
Cricinfo staff29-Jul-2009Fast bowler Rajamani Jesuraj became the first cricketer from the ICL to represent a state team after he was picked for the Tamil Nadu squad for the KSCA All India Invitation tournament.The KSCA tournament is a pre-season series which is used by teams to finalize their Ranji squads.”I never thought I would get a chance to play for Tamil Nadu again. I am thankful to the selectors and hope I can repay the confidence shown in me,” Jesuraj said.The 26-year old made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu in the 2003-04 season, and played his last match for the state in December 2006 before joining the ICL.Jesuraj’s selection puts him back in contention for Ranji Trophy duties. However, his former ICL team-mates Hemang Badani and S Sriram have not been selected in the squad.