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Wicket-keeper batsman Sheldon Jackson, who, on Sunday, completed his switch from Saurashtra to Puducherry, believes that he will get noticed more if he scores tonnes of runs for a plate side like Puducherry. Jackson also added that he is still hopeful of getting picked for the India ‘A’ side.

Sheldon Jackson, who has, till date, plied all his trade for the Saurashtra state cricket team, has decided to shift base to Puducherry ahead of the 2020/21 Indian domestic season. The move comes as a huge blow for defending champions Saurashtra, as Jackson was their highest run-getter last season.

Saurashtra Cricket Association President Jaydev Shah has heaped praises on Ravindra Jadeja after being named as the Second Most Valuable Test Player of the 21st Century by Wisden. The former Saurashtra captain has further added that Jadeja is one of the most reliable cricketers in all formats.

BCCI GM Cricket Operations Saba Karim has said that the feedback on limited-DRS from players and coaches have been 'heartening'. The teams were given four referrals per innings, however, the technology didn’t have Hawk-Eye and Ultra Edge-two key components of the DRS used in international games.

Sheldon Jackson shared how being overlooked season after season flunked him into an unstable state of mind as he toiled through physical and mental hardships to keep going. Jackson revealed that he didn’t open up about his struggles, fearing shaming, and the thoughts eventually ate his mind.