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Ranji Trophy Final: Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane Fail Again But All-Round Shardul Thakur Snatches Back Initiative

Seasoned duo Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane's run drought continued but Shardul Thakur's all-rounder utility helped hosts Mumbai to claw their way back against a gutsy Vidarbha on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final. After scoring a counter-punching 75 off only 69 balls to give Mumbai's below-par first innings score of 224, some semblance of respectability, Thakur also dismissed veteran opener Dhruv Shorey (0) with an angular delivery which got him a favourable DRS result. Vidarbha were 31/3 at stumps with another 193 runs in arrears in the first innings with Atharva Taide (21 not out) and night-watchman Aditya Thakare at the crease.

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Live Score, Ranji Trophy Final: Mumbai Aim For A Record-Extending 42nd Title

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy 2024 Live: Led by an astute captain in Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai will look to maintain their hegemony on Ranji Trophy with a 42nd title but a gutsy and battle-hardened Vidarbha won't make it easy for the legacy champions in the much-anticipated final starting in Mumbai on Sunday.

"International Comeback Is Far": In-form India Star's Response Despite Ranji Trophy Heroics

Shardul Thakur's sizzling 109 and Tanush Kotian's unbeaten 74 offset R Sai Kishore's six-wicket haul, putting Mumbai in command by powering them to a 207-run first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semifinal on Sunday. Ultimately, Mumbai won the match by an innings and 70 runs. Thakur, meanwhile, admitted that an international comeback for India is not on the cards despite his maiden century across formats. "I think international comeback is far from now because the Test team is out already for the fifth game (against England) and after this we are going into the IPL.

"BCCI Has To Re-Look": India Star On Packed Domestic Cricket Schedule

India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday said that the BCCI will have to relook next year's Ranji Trophy schedule as playing 10 matches with just three-day gaps between games could lead to injuries to players. Thakur said it's difficult for players to adjust to the three-day gap between knockout matches, which was not the case earlier. "B"It's difficult because we are playing first-class games in (a) three days' gap - that has never happened in Ranji Trophy season ever," Thakur told the media here after making a fine century in the semifinal against Tamil Nadu.

Watch: Shardul Thakur Points Finger During Fiery Celebration After 1st Ranji Trophy Ton. Ajinkya Rahane's Reaction Says It All

Shardul Thakur's sizzling 109 and Tanush Kotian's unbeaten 74 offset R Sai Kishore's six-wicket haul, putting Mumbai in command by powering to a 207-run first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semifinal on Sunday. Thakur's sensational counterattacking hundred, featuring 13 fours and four sixes from a mere 104 balls, pulled Mumbai out of doldrums after they were reduced to 106 for seven at one stage.

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara Scores 63rd First-class Ton; Saurashtra In Command

Seasoned Cheteshwar Pujara struck his 63rd first-class century while Prerak Mankad and Arpit Vasavada also registered hundreds to give Saurashtra a 387-run first innings lead against Manipur on Saturday. In reply, Manipur, who where bowled out for 142 in their first essay on Friday, were reeling at 55 for 3 at stumps on second day, still trailing by 332 runs.

Ajinkya Rahane Given Out For Obstructing The Field, Opposition Coach Does This

Out-of-favour India batter Ajinkya Rahane was adjudged out for obstructing the field during Mumbai's final Ranji Trophy league game against Assam on Friday. The incident took place in the final over before the tea break with Rahane batting on 18. He hit Assam pacer Dibakar Johri's delivery down to mid-on for a single. However, Shivam Dube, at the non-striker's end, refused to take the single, and Rahane had to scamper back. Assam captain Denish Das threw the ball to the keeper's end, which struck Rahane as he attempted to return to the crease.

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dube Shine For Mumbai Against Hapless Assam

India internationals Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube starred with the ball and the bat respectively as 41-time champions Mumbai took an upperhand over Assam on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Mumbai on Friday. Shardul (6/21) was simply unplayable with the new ball as he single-handedly dismantled Assam for a meagre 84 in 32.1 overs after Mumbai opted to bowl. Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani (2/8) also chipped in with a couple of wickets.

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Ranji Trophy Final: Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane Fail Again But All-Round Shardul Thakur Snatches Back Initiative

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Live Score, Ranji Trophy Final: Mumbai Aim For A Record-Extending 42nd Title

"International Comeback Is Far": In-form India Star's Response Despite Ranji Trophy Heroics

"BCCI Has To Re-Look": India Star On Packed Domestic Cricket Schedule

Watch: Shardul Thakur Points Finger During Fiery Celebration After 1st Ranji Trophy Ton. Ajinkya Rahane's Reaction Says It All

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara Scores 63rd First-class Ton; Saurashtra In Command

Ajinkya Rahane Given Out For Obstructing The Field, Opposition Coach Does This

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dube Shine For Mumbai Against Hapless Assam