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