Ramandeep Singh eyes a India U23 spot following his heroics in BCCI U-23 league

Punjab banked on 20-year-old Ramandeep Singh to win BCCI U-23 One Day League in Lucknow last month. The right-handed Ramandeep scored more than 300 runs as he emerged as the highest run-scorer for Punjab. Further, Punjab beat Bengal by four wickets to win the championship.

Ramandeep, who comes from a sporting family smashed one century and two half-centuries in the tournament. Meanwhile, his father, Hardev Singh is a former international cyclist.

Coach and skipper showed confidence in me:

Initially, Ramandeep batted down the order. However, his coach and captain showed confidence in him and promoted him. Further, Ramandeep returned the favor with crucial knocks in all the knockout games.

“I was aiming for a good performance in the tournament. Initially, I played lower in the batting order but in the knock-out stage, coach Sunil Saggi and skipper Karan Kaila showed confidence in me and sent me up the batting order. The knock in the quarter-final against Odisha lifted my confidence and the century in the semi-final against Madhya Pradesh came after we lost two quick wickets. In the final, I was able to stitch together a partnership with Sanvir Singh and the title win meant a lot to all of us,” Ramandeep said to Indian Express.

Meanwhile, the young batsman came through the age groups showing his ability with the bat. Further, he admitted that he showed prospects scoring runs in district cricket.

Eyeing an India U23 berth:

Ramandeep revealed that he took up cricket following India’s win in the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007. Further, he added how Harbhajan Singh gave him confidence. Ramandeep admitted that he aims to bag a spot in the India U23 side for the Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup later this year.

“I opted for cricket in 2007 when India won the T-20 World Cup. Last year, during my debut for the Punjab senior team, coach Arun Sharma, and skipper Harbhajan Singh talked to me and gave me tips,” the talented batsman said.

“My aim is now to be selected for the Indian U-23 team in the Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup later this year. Teams like Sri Lanka and Pakistan will play along with India,” Ramandeep added.

Meanwhile, Ramandeep also made his debut for the Punajb senior team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy against Haryana last year.

His coach Sunil Saggi in the Punjab U23 side feels he can excel at national levels. However, he admitted that Ramandeep needs more practice to excel in the longer format of the game.

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