If making it to the Indian cricket team out of 1.4 billion people of a cricket-crazy nation is considered tough, maintaining the spot with consistent show is considered even tougher. Such has been the competition lately that none other than the captain's position is safe in the squad, let alone in the final XI, no matter the format. And it has been seen through last decade or so where so many players have managed to don the Indian jersey, but failed to keep their spot for long. Remember Kedar Jadhav, the player known for his big shots and bizarre side-arm bowling action. Albeit not a mainstay batter, but the Pune-based cricketer had become one of the pivotal players under the leadership of Virat Kohli before falling out of contention with selectors wanting to look at younger options post the 2019 World Cup. India's Kedar Jadhav(AP) The 38-year-old remained in sight of Indian fans with appearances in IPL back in 2021 season, but vanished into the wilderness until making a starry return in First-Class cricket in January 2023 with a sparkling knock of 283 runs for Maharashtra. After two fifties and a century more in six innings he played in Ranji Trophy, Kedar bagged a chance IPL opportunity when he was called up as a replacement for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the fag end of the season. Post the season, he shifted focus on the inaugural season of Maharashtra Premier League (MPL), where he is captaining Kolhapur Tuskers and even scored a stunning knock of 85 runs while opening the batting against Solapur Royals on Tuesday. ALSO READ: 'When I played under MS Dhoni...': Ashwin reopens WTC final wounds with cheeky message to Rohit Sharma, Rahul DravidIn an interview with Hindustan Times, Kedar opens up on joining MPL, his return to RCB after six years and his hope of making an India return with First-Class and T20 league runs under his belt. Here are excerpts"¦ Q. You headed to Maharashtra Premier League straight after IPL 2023. How does it feel to be part of the inaugural season where you have this new responsibility of the captaining a side?It is always a wonderful feeling to be able to play this sport at your home venue which most of the colleagues with whom I have previously played for in Ranji Trophy or a club game in Pune. It is good to be able to be part of a tournament where you enjoy and do what you really like. In IPL, I don't get to bat up the order, I have always been sent lower down the order. This is my chance where I can showcase my pure batting ability when I get to bat at the top of the order. Batting number makes a huge difference in shaping the career. Q. What potential do you see in these regional T20 leagues which are starting to gain more fame by the day like Tamil Nadu Premier League, Karnataka Premier League