Sarfaraz Khan to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy opener
Talented batter Sarfaraz Khan is going to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy opener against Baroda from October 11 as well.
| October 8, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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Talented batter Sarfaraz Khan is going to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy opener against Baroda from October 11 as well. The veteran Mumbai batter, who played a match-winning unbeaten 222 in their Irani Cup win last week, will be at the National Cricket Academy, according to sources as well.
Sarfaraz Khan is likely to retain his place in the India squad
However, the Mumbai selectors named the squad for their first two matches. Defending champions Mumbai will take on Baroda in an away fixture from October 11, whereas they play against Maharashtra at home from October 18, which will coincide with the India-New Zealand first Test in Bengaluru from October 16 as well.
And, Sarfaraz Khan is expected to retain his place in the India squad for the much-awaited series against New Zealand as well.
Mumbai Squad: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Prithvi Shaw, Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Siddhessh Lad, Suryansh Shedge, Hardik Tamore (WK), Sidhaant Addhatrao (WK), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh, Shardul Thakur, Mohit Avasthi, Mohd. Juned Khan, Royston Dias.
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Mumbai Cricket Association awarded Mumbai Rs 1-crore for their historic Irani Cup win
Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane opined on the importance of giving players ‘freedom' and ‘confidence' as Mumbai Cricket Association awarded Mumbai Rs 1-crore for their historic Irani Cup win as well.
However, Rahane-led Mumbai ended a 27-year wait to win the Irani Cup in Lucknow, defeating the Rest of India based on the first-innings lead. Apart from the BCCI's prize money of Rs 50 lakh, the MCA on Monday announced an additional Rs 1 crore during a felicitation ceremony as well.
"There is no secret to success. I am a firm believer of the thought that this game is not for individuals, there are 11 players playing and 4-5 are sitting outside. All the players are equally important,” Rahane said when asked about his performances as a captain for both Mumbai and India. “As a captain it is important to give them freedom and confidence because every player in their own capacity is a match-winner. Every player has a responsibility. Those sitting outside can give such inputs which as a captain on the field might not think of,” he added.
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