3 players to watch out for in Duleep Trophy Semi-Final 2

2. Smaran Ravichandran (South Zone)

Smaran Ravichandran has been one of the most talked-about names in the domestic circuit. The left-handed batter from Karnataka has been making waves with a truckload of runs in first-class and List A cricket, and even finished as the top run-getter in the recently concluded Ranji Trophy season. He scored 950 runs in 14 innings at an average of 86.36, with his four centuries, three half-centuries and highest score of 227* underlining his ability to score big runs.

Smaran will be looking to make a mark on the national scene with a stellar run for the South Zone side, which would put him in the reckoning as India builds a red-ball team for the future. His versatility across positions and temperament to score runs have been highly regarded in the game, and he would be primed to make a statement in the semifinal clash.