Ajinkya Rahane to Lead Mumbai Against Tripura in Ranji Trophy Clash

The Mumbai Cricket Association has announced a 16-member squad for their Ranji Trophy match against Tripura, with Ajinkya Rahane as captain. Despite their previous involvement, Suryakumar Yadav and Prithvi Shaw are absent from the team. The match is scheduled for October 26 at MBB Stadium, Agartala.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced Monday that Ajinkya Rahane will captain the team in their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Tripura. Rahane, a key player for the national team, will lead a 16-member squad featuring prominent names like Shreyas Iyer and Shams Mulani, though Suryakumar Yadav and Prithvi Shaw are notably absent despite playing in the previous game against Maharashtra.

The selection was finalized by the senior committee, comprising Sanjay Patil, Ravi Thaker, Jeetendra Thackeray, Kiran Powar, and Vikrant Yeligeti. An MCA statement confirmed, "The Senior Selection Committee has selected the players to represent Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy match against Tripura from October 26 to 29, 2024, at the MBB Stadium in Agartala."

Mumbai recently secured a victory over Maharashtra, chasing a target of 74 in 13.3 overs. Prithvi Shaw scored an unbeaten 39, and Hardik Tamore contributed 21 not out. Remarkable innings came from 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre with 176 runs, earning him the Player of the Match. Mumbai's squad for the clash against Tripura includes Ajinkya Rahane, Ayush Mhatre, and other key players.

(With inputs from agencies.)