Ramakrishna Ghosh has come into the spotlight after making his IPL debut in his high-profile clash against Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians The Indian all-rounder in Chepauk, picked up for his base price of ₹30 lakh, comes as part of two changes made by skipper Rituraj Gaikwad. Ghosh replaced Gurjapaneet Singh in the XI, CSK also included Prashant Vir for Akil Hussain. His inclusion comes at a crucial stage of the season, with Chennaiyin looking to revive their campaign. A right-arm medium fast bowler and right-arm batsman, Ghosh has built his reputation through consistent domestic performances for Maharashtra. He hit the headlines during the Vijay Hazare Trophy when he produced a brilliant spell of 7 for 42 against Himachal Pradesh, becoming one of the few players to take seven wickets in a List A game. This performance put him firmly on the radar. He has also proved his ability with the bat. In the same tournament, he scored a blistering 27-ball 64 against Mumbai, underscoring his value as a lower-order hitter. His all-round abilities were further evident in the Maharashtra Premier League, where he contributed impressive cameos, including a 33-ball 52. Primarily known for his disciplined bowling, Ghosh relies on accuracy, seam movement and consistency rather than raw pace. In the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy season, he took 11 wickets in six matches, often playing a controlling role in Maharashtra’s attack.Teams:Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Sanju Samson (W), Rituraj Gaikwad (C), Arul Patel, David Brews, Shivam Dubey, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Vir, Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Chaudhary.Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (W), Surya Kumar YadavNaman Dhir, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (C), Robin Manns, Trent Boult, Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar
