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Ranji Trophy: Makeshift opener Hardik Tamore’s ton against Baroda makes Mumbai almost certain of semis spot

[ad_1] AS the Mumbai’s second innings against Baroda was about to resume, the dressing room was in two minds about who should open after Prithvi Shaw suffered a bruise on his nails while taking a catch. It was indeed Shaw who recommended Hardik Tamore’s name to face the new ball. The latter was a regular opener in junior cricket, but had to bat lower down the order for the senior side. He hadn’t had a great season so far, but came to the party with a hundred as Mumbai put one foot in the Ranji Trophy semi-finals courtesy a 415-run win with one second-innings wicket in hand going into the final day. “Captain (Ajinkya Rahane) and coach asked me whether I will be able to open, especially after fielding for more than 110 overs. I said yes. I didn’t want to let go of the opportunity. After a...
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Ranji Trophy: Mulani’s 10-wicket haul powers Mumbai to consecutive bonus-point win | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani clinched a match-haul of 10 wickets, propelling Mumbai to a resounding 10-wicket victory over Andhra in the Ranji Trophy in Mumbai on Monday.Facing a challenging task in their second innings after being asked to follow on, Andhra battled against Mulani's crafty spin. Despite resistance from Shaik Rasheed (66) and Hanuma Vihari (46), Mulani's prowess proved too formidable as the visitors folded for 244 in 73.4 overs, setting an easy target of 34.Mulani concluded with figures of 4/96 in the second innings, securing a match-haul of 10/161, marking his sixth 10-wicket haul in first-class cricket.Mumbai efficiently chased down the target in 8.4 overs without losing any wickets, securing seven points (six plus one bonus point).The 41-times champi...
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Ranji Trophy: Shams Mulani spins web to put Mumbai in driver’s seat versus Andhra

[ad_1] Mumbai look to register their second consecutive outright win in the ongoing Ranji Trophy after Andhra are tottering at 164 for 5 in their second innings at the end of the penultimate day at the MCA-BKC ground. Earlier in the day, Mumbai bundled out Andhra for a paltry 184 and enforced follow-on. The visiting team didn’t have any answer to Mumbai left-arm spinner Shams Mulani’s spin as he finished with six wickets in first innings and later took three in the second. Andhra had earlier resumed on 98 for 3 but it took a mere one session for Mumbai bowlers to get seven men down. It was Mulani and veteran medium-pacer Dhawal Kulkarni running over Andhra’s line-up. While Mulani hogged the limelight, Kulkarni’s consistency in his line helped him snatch three wickets. Andhra must have ho...
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Irani Cup: Pujara fails as Rest of India bowlers restrict Saurashtra to 212 for 9 on Day 2 | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara's early dismissal contributed to Rest of India's spinners taking the lion's share of wickets, limiting Saurashtra to 212 for 9 on the second day of the Irani Cup in Rajkot on Monday.Prior to this, Rest of India had been bowled out for 308 in their first innings, with left-arm spinner Parth Bhut impressively claiming 5 wickets for 94 runs.The initial damage for Saurashtra was inflicted by Karnataka seamer Vidwath Kaverappa, who managed to secure 3 wickets for just 28 runs in his 9-over spell.Subsequently, left-arm spinners Saurabh Kumar (3/64 in 25 overs) and Shams Mulani (2/46 in 21 overs) exploited the available turn and bounce to pose challenges for the home team's batsmen.However, the pivotal wicket that tilted the balance in Rest of India's favor w...
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Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Shams Mulani to join Mumbai team | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: The Mumbai team, currently playing the Buchi Babu All-India Invitation Cricket Tournament in Tamil Nadu, is set to be strengthened soon when three of it’s top players — allrounders Shivam Dube and Shams Mulani and consistent run-getter Sarfaraz Khan join the side from the second match onwards.Mumbai play Jammu & Kashmir in the second match from August 27. Dube is currently in Ireland as part of the Indian team for the three-match T20I series, Mulani is in England with the Mumbai Indians’ developmental squad, while Sarfaraz is on a break after getting married on August 6.Injured Shaw likely to miss white-ball tourneys Meanwhile, it’s emerging that opener Prithvi Shaw, who suffered an ACL injury while playing for Northamptonshire recently, could be out of action for thre...
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Deodhar Trophy: Battle of equals between West Zone and East Zone in virtual semifinal 

[ad_1] Dominant performer: Dube was the star of the show in West’s recent win over North Zone. | Photo Credit: MAYANK CHAUDHARY Priyank Panchal-led West Zone will take on Saurabh Tiwary’s East Zone in what would be a virtual semifinal in a round five match of the Deodhar Trophy at the Cricket Association Puducherry Ground 2 on Tuesday. West, powered by Shivam Dube and Kathan Patel’s unbroken 138-run stand, is coming off a dominating win over North. On the other hand, East lost to South in its previous encounter to set up a do-or-die encounter for a place in the final. Riyan Parag and Shahbaz Ahmed have been the most consistent performers for the East where the former has grown into an impactful all-rounder while the latter has been silently keeping things tight with his left-arm spin. Bo...
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Ranji Trophy: Gritty Saurashtra take fight to Mumbai on Day 1 | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: For the first time in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy season, Mumbai are facing a serious examination of their skills, thanks to a resilient Saurashtra who keep coming back just when you think they are down for the count.Till just after lunch on Day 1 at MCA’s BKC ground, the domestic giants, bouncing off two back-to-back wins in their first two games, had Saurashtra on the mat, having dismissed half their side for 127 after the visitors elected to bat first. With both the experienced Sheldon Jackson (caught behind for 47, 71b, 5x4, 2x6) and Samarth Vyas (bowled, 0) succumbing to him, left-arm spinner Shams Mulani was breathing fire on a turning track and looking set for another big haul.However, standing firmly on the deck was stand-in captain of the Saurashtra ship Arpit Vasava...