Huge boost for Mumbai ahead of Irani Cup tie against Rest of India, Ajinkya Rahane to lead Ranji Trophy champions
Mumbai became Ranji Trophy champions for the 42nd time earlier this year, under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane.
New Delhi: Mumbai will get the services and products of Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur when they take on Remainder of India in the upcoming Irani Trophy stumble upon, scheduled to take place in Lucknow from October 1-5. Ajinkya Rahane, who led Mumbai to Ranji Trophy triumph earlier this year, will continue to guide the side.
The availability of Iyer and Thakur comes as a lift for the Mumbai side, thus solidifying their depth in batting and bowling respectively. While Iyer has been a a bit of the Duleep Trophy matches, Thakur is coming after an ankle surgical operation in June. The Indian all-rounder played in the KSCA tournament and is believed to have made himself readily on hand for the 5-day stumble upon.
Meanwhile, Iyer was once the India D captain in the Duleep Trophy. Less than Iyer’s captaincy, India D finished last in the points table with only 1 win from three games. Their handiest win came against India B in the 1/3 round. In six innings, Iyer may perhaps score handiest 154 runs including two fifties.
The trendy right-hander can be hoping to in finding some form in the Irani Cup tie in a bid to return to the national team. The Mumbai Cricket Association is yet to announce the squad for the Irani Cup match.
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