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How Sachin Tendulkar Motivated Centurion Musheer Khan In Ranji Trophy Final

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar's presence on the second day served as a huge motivating factor for 19-year-old Mumbai batter Musheer Khan, whose patient 136 turned the Ranji Trophy final result into a mere formality with hosts out-batting Vidarbha by third day itself. The batting legend was present for the morning session on the third day as Musheer piled up his second century in the three knockout games of this season's Ranji Trophy to help Mumbai extend their advantage. Musheer's ton on the third day, came after his splendid 203 not out in the quarterfinal against Baroda and a vital 55 against Tamil Nadu in the semifinal, helping Mumbai set a mammoth 538-run target for Vidarbha.

Ravichandran Ashwin's Cryptic Post On Ajinkya Rahane's Batting During Ranji Trophy Final Goes Viral

Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's social media post on Ajinkya Rahane's batting during the ongoing Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha has gone viral. Rahane survived an extremely close LBW appeal as a delivery from Umesh Yadav seamed back and crashed into his pads. Although Vidarbha were extremely confident, the umpire ruled in favour of the batter and replays showed that it would have been umpire's call. The commentators remarked that Rahane misread the line of the delivery resulting in some discomfort and Ashwin also highlighted a similar concern on Instagram.

Watch: Shreyas Iyer Ends Dismal Run, Gesture Is Viral With Rohit Sharma In Attendance

It has been a tough couple of months for Shreyas Iyer. The batter was not included in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) central contracts list and his form for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy was extremely disappointing. However, Shreyas was in fine touch on Tuesday as he slammed 95 off 111 balls and his celebration has gone viral on social media. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma was in attendance during the Ranji Trophy final match against Vidarbha and it was a perfect time for Iyer to find some form. He looked extremely in control against the bowlers and scored a gritty half-century.

Rohit Sharma 'Walks The Talk', Spotted In Mumbai Dressing Room During Ranji Trophy Final

India captain Rohit Sharma lived up to his words, as he came to the Wankhede Stadium for the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha on Tuesday. Rohit was spotted speaking to Mumbai players in the dressing room, with the pictures of the India captain's incredible gesture winning hearts of fans on social media. Rohit had recently highlighted the importance of domestic cricket, urging players to feature for their respective state teams if they are fit to play cricket. Though Rohit himself couldn't be a part of Mumbai's team for the Ranji Trophy final due to India's 5th Test against England in Dharamsala, he did join them in the dressing room for moral support.

"Rohit Sharma Should've Remained Captain": Ambati Rayudu On MI Handing Captaincy To Hardik Pandya

Only a few weeks to go before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season gets underway, but the Mumbai Indians' decision to replace captain Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya remains arguably the most talked-about topic. There still remains a sense of disappointment in MI fans over Rohit's demotion. In fact, former Mumbai Indian star Ambati Rayudu also feels the captaincy change call was taken in haste. Rayudu, who has also played for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, wants Rohit to follow his path and join the MS Dhoni-led side.

"Gujarat Titans Are Better Off Without Hardik Pandya": Ex-Australia Star's Explosive IPL Verdict

Former Australian cricket team spinner Brad Hogg believes that Gujarat Titans are actually better off without all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Under Pandya's captaincy. GT won the title in 2022 and were runners-up in 2023 when they were beaten by Chennai Super Kings in the final. However, ahead of IPL 2024, he completed a sensational trade move to Mumbai Indians. While there were concerns raised regarding GT not finding a proper replacement for the India star, Hogg said in the recent video posted on his YouTube channel, Hogg that it will not be a big loss for them.

"I've Been Very Critical About His Batting": Rohit Sharma's Clear Message To India Star

The India vs England Test series brought several positives for the Rohit Sharma-led hosts. Despite top stars like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami missing from action, the Indian cricket team was boosted by the presence of debutants like Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel. They gave a good account of themselves along with the seniors as India notched a 4-1 series win in the five-match series. Kuldeep Yadav was one of the standout performers for India. The left-arm wrist spinner was the joint third-highest wicket-taker with 19 scalps. But more than that, it was his batting which impressed everybody.

Secret Behind India's Six Hitting? Rahul Dravid's Epic Response Floors Everyone

The India vs England Test series was entertaining on all aspects. While the five-match contest offered some gritty knocks and promising spells, it also saw a world record being registered in terms of sixes. India and England together hit a total of 102 sixes, which is the most in any Test series. Rohit Sharma and Co. hit 72 of them while guests England smashed the remaining 30. Out of the ones India hit, Yashasvi Jaiswal individually accounted for 29 sixes. He also went on to break Rohit's world record of hitting most sixes in a Test series.

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How Sachin Tendulkar Motivated Centurion Musheer Khan In Ranji Trophy Final

Ravichandran Ashwin's Cryptic Post On Ajinkya Rahane's Batting During Ranji Trophy Final Goes Viral

Watch: Shreyas Iyer Ends Dismal Run, Gesture Is Viral With Rohit Sharma In Attendance

Rohit Sharma 'Walks The Talk', Spotted In Mumbai Dressing Room During Ranji Trophy Final

"Rohit Sharma Should've Remained Captain": Ambati Rayudu On MI Handing Captaincy To Hardik Pandya

"Gujarat Titans Are Better Off Without Hardik Pandya": Ex-Australia Star's Explosive IPL Verdict

"I've Been Very Critical About His Batting": Rohit Sharma's Clear Message To India Star

Secret Behind India's Six Hitting? Rahul Dravid's Epic Response Floors Everyone