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Tried to use the angles to be successful: Gurjapneet Singh

Gurjapneet Singh made an immediate impact in his Ranji Trophy debut for Tamil Nadu, arriving on the eve of the match against Uttarakhand without prior training. The 27-year-old left-arm pacer, who had previously served as a net bowler for the Indian national team, delivered a standout performance in his first over, claiming three wickets to set Tamil Nadu on the front foot.

Singh credited his success to adapting seamlessly to red-ball conditions, leveraging pitch angles and closely studying batters’ reactions—including how they adjusted their footwork—to disrupt their rhythm. His ability to generate movement in both directions, combined with strategic shifts around the wicket, proved decisive in the opening spell.

The experience of bowling to top-order players like Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli during his time with India-A had sharpened his confidence, he noted, adding that his ultimate goal remains earning an India cap. Despite recent opportunities with India-A and Emerging Players tours, Singh emphasized that his focus remains unwavering: ‘That box is still empty,’ he said, referencing the absence of an international cap in his career.

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