The all-rounder who had a solid campaign with Ranji runners-up Kerala last year, has confirmed his move to Raipur

He was suspended after making comments on a TV show on Sanju Samson's exclusion from India's Champions Trophy squad

In an exclusive chat with Cricbuzz, the Kerala batter reflects on his pivotal role in a dramatic Ranji Trophy campaign and his maiden first-class hundred after a decade-long wait, as he sets his sights on the ultimate dream: winning games for India

Having already fetched a first innings lead, Vidarbha continued to frustrate Kerala on the final day before settling for a draw

Karun Nair and Danish Malewar stepped up once again to dish Vidarbha out from a spot of bother against Kerala in Nagpur

Sachin Baby's dismissal on 98 proved to be a pivotal moment in the third day's play at the VCA Stadium

Kerala finished the day on 131/3 with Aditya Sarwate batting on 66

Struggling at 24/3 on the first morning of the Ranji final, Vidarbha recovered to finish the day at 254/4

Kerala secured a narrow two-run first-innings lead to reach the final where they face Vidarbha

The 'keeper-batter has faced 303 balls so far as Kerala have breached the 400-run mark in Ahmedabad