Mumbai Makes Key Changes Ahead of Ranji Trophy Clash Against Tripura

Mumbai Gears Up for Third Ranji Match Against Tripura

The BCCI’s decision has increased the importance of domestic cricket in the last few months. The legendary player is seen trying his luck in domestic cricket. Currently, the third phase of the Ranji tournament is underway. Mumbai, who won the title in the last season, made a comeback in the tournament by winning the second match.

We had to face defeat in some initial matches. Now Mumbai will face Tripura in the third phase. This match will be held from October 26 to October 29. The match will be played at MBB Stadium, Agartala.

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Key Changes in Mumbai Squad

Mumbai Cricket Association has announced the team for this match. Big changes are being seen in this team. The Mumbai Cricket Association has announced the 16-member squad for the third match of the Ranji Trophy 2024/25. Opener Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from this team. Prithvi Shaw could not do anything special at the beginning of this episode. Therefore, there is a discussion that he has been excluded.

Prithvi Shaw scored just 89 runs at an average of 19.66 in four innings in the opening two Ranji Trophy matches. His best score was 39 not out. This score came in the second inning of the second game. There is talk that given Prithvi Shaw’s form, the selection committee has decided to rest him.

On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav and Tanush Kotian will not be part of the Mumbai team. Tanush Kotian has been included in the India A squad. So soon he will be seen in the India A squad. On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav has decided not to play due to personal reasons.

Akhil Herwadkar and Karsh Kothari have been selected for the team in place of Suryakumar Yadav and Tanush Kotian. Team India will enter the field under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane. The focus will be on a second win in the Ranji tournament.

Ajinkya Rahane to Lead the Team

Ajinkya Rahane will continue to lead the Mumbai team as they focus on securing their second win in the tournament. With experienced players like Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur in the squad, Mumbai is expected to put up a strong performance.

Mumbai Squad for the Third Match: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Akhil Herwadkar, Shreyas Iyer, Siddesh Balak, Suryansh Shej, Hardik Tamore (wicketkeeper), Siddhant Adhatrao (wicketkeeper), Shams Mulani, Karsh Kothari, Himanshu Singh, Shardul Thakur, Mohit Awasthi, Juned Khan, Royston Dyce.