Tamil Nadu's trump card
One of the unsung heroes this Indian domestic season is Tamil Nadu's C Ganapathy, who's grown in ability as a genuine allrounder
Kanishkaa Balachandran
25-Feb-2013
One of the unsung heroes this Indian domestic season is Tamil Nadu's C Ganapathy, who's grown in ability as a genuine allrounder. S Dinakar of the Hindu does a lowdown on his Ranji performance so far and catches up with the bowler before the quarter-finals.
He recalls captain Dinesh Karthik walking up to him before the first game of the season — against the Railways in Delhi — and telling him: “You have it in you to become a full-fledged allrounder.” Ganapathi adds: “When your captain, an international cricketer, shows so much faith in you, it definitely helps.” Ganapathi justified Karthik's faith by guiding Tamil Nadu to the lead. Tamil Nadu, requiring 328, was 274 for six and 312 for eight on a pitch encouraging spin before the all-rounder's 32 put his State ahead after a thrilling race.
Kanishkaa Balachandran is a senior sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo