Ranji Trophy: Hosts Assam keep Tamil Nadu in check on Day 1

Tamil Nadu finished Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against Assam at 299 for 7. C Andre Siddharth top-scored with 94, narrowly missing out on a century, while Vijay Shankar contributed 76. Assam’s bowlers, led by Swarupam Purkayastha’s 2/33, bowled disciplined lines to restrict Tamil Nadu after a strong start.