The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) They presented on Thursday Ranji Trophy The squad has made some interesting choices for the first two games of the 2024-25 season. while Shreyas Iyer he kept his place, which was a surprising omission Sarfaraz Khanupcoming potential candidate India Test series against New Zealand.
Shreyas Iyer’s buyback offer
Iyer, who faced criticism for skipping the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals last season, has made a conscious effort to prioritize red-ball cricket this year. He participated in all three games Duleep Trophy and Iran Cupdemonstrates his intention. Despite scoring half-centuries in these tournaments, Iyer’s performances have not been exceptional enough to cement his place in the Indian Test squad.
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Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy continues in Mumbai
Ajinkya RahaneHe will continue as the captain in the upcoming Ranji season after leading Mumbai to Irani Cup glory after 27 years. His impressive knock of 97 runs in the Iran Cup kept him in contention for a return to the Indian Test team. Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Absence of Sarfaraz Khan from Mumbai team
Sarfaraz’s absence from the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad is a significant blow as he is likely to fulfill his national commitments against New Zealand for the two Test matches. His exceptional 222 runs in the Irani Cup played a decisive role in Mumbai’s title win. His absence will surely weaken Mumbai’s middle order. His brother, Mushir Khanwill also miss the first two games due to a neck injury.
Other notable options
Comprehensive Shardul Thakur retained his place in the squad, creating yet another opportunity to impress the national selectors. Inclusion Kolkata Knight Riders young Angkrish Raghuvanshi is a remarkable addition. The usual suspects like it Siddhesh Lad, Prithvi Shaw, Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, and Mohd. Juneed Khan they also made the cut.
As Mumbai prepares for the Ranji Trophy, the team will want to make a strong statement and secure their place among the contenders. Sarfaraz’s absence is a setback, but the presence of experienced players like Rahane and Iyer along with the promising talent of youngsters like Raghuvanshi can help Mumbai tackle the challenges ahead.
Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad for first two matches:
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Siddhesh Lad, Suryansh Shedge, Hardik Tamore (wk), Mohd. Juned Khan, Sidhaant Addhatrao (wk), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh, Mohit Avasthi, Royston Dias, Ayush Mhatre.
