Ranji Trophy: Rohan’s free-flowing hundred puts Kerala in a position of strength

Rohan Kunnummal's explosive century propels Kerala to a commanding position against Goa in the Ranji Trophy.

Kerala opener Rohan Kunnummal scored a free-flowing hundred to lift his side to a dominant position against Goa in their final Elite Group B match here on Friday.

Riding on Rohan’s first First Class century in over three years, Kerala reached 237 for two at the end of the second day at the Goa Cricket Association Ground, 119 runs away from claiming the first-innings lead.

The 27-year-old Rohan was a picture of confidence throughout the day as he carted 13 fours and five sixes on his way to an unbeaten 132.

Rohan received a reprieve in the final over of the day, when he was stumped off left-arm spinner Amulya Pandrekar’s bowling, only for the third umpire to signal a no-ball for overstepping.

Rohan had begun his knock by feasting on the fuller-length deliveries offered by left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar with some cracking punches on the up, with a carved six over covers the highlight of their duel.

After breezing past the new-ball threat, Rohan then began to pick apart the home spinners with lofted shots, targeting the V.