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Wankhede Stadium To Host Ranji Trophy Final This Season

The Ranji Trophy final of this season will be played at the Wankhede Stadium here from March 10 to 14, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) informed on Monday. The announcement of the venue for the title clash was made after the 41-time champions Mumbai qualified for the final for the 48th time. "The Wankhede Stadium has been the home of Mumbai cricket for almost half-a-century. So, considering the legacy of the tournament and the importance of such a big game for the whole Mumbai cricket community, it is fitting that the final is played at the Wankhede (Stadium)," MCA secretary Ajinkya Naik said in a statement.

Mumbai Name Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav In 35-Probable List For Off-Season Training Camp

The newly-formed Mumbai selection committee, led by former India cricketer Raju Kulkarni, on Friday named 35 probable players, including big names like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav for an off-season training camp scheduled to be held in Mumbai next week. Besides, India captain Rohit and Suryakumar, the list also includes Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur. But their participation in the camp is unlikely as they are currently in England for the World Test Championship final against Australia starting June 7 at The Oval.