A dominant Mumbai lifted their 40th Ranji Trophy title after skipper Ajit Agarkar and Dhawal Kulkarni combined to wreck Saurshtra for an innings and 125-run victory in the five-day final that ended inside three days at the Wankhede Stadium.
Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, who won his first Man of the Series award in the recently-concluded ODI series against England, credits the hard work and time spent in domestic cricket tournaments for his remarkable comeback.
Saurashtra lost their star batsman Sitanshu Kotak early in their second essay, after Mumbai took a lead of 207 runs in the Ranji Trophy 2012-13 final on Monday.
Mumbai registered a comprehensive victory by an innings and 127 runs over Saurashtra to win the Ranji Trophy final on Monday.
After surpassing ex-Mumbai teammate Amol Muzumdar to become the highest run-scorer in Ranji Trophy history, former India Test opener Wasim Jaffer on Sunday said he was aware of the record and termed it a special feeling.
Riding on Wasim Jaffer's sublime century, Mumbai took stumps at 287 for six on Day Two of the Ranji Trophy final against Saurashtra.
On a day of records, Wasim Jaffer scored a sublime ton to take Mumbai to 181 for three at Tea on Day Two of the Ranji Trophy final against Saurashtra at the Wankhede stadium.
Mumbai openers Wasim Jaffer (54 not out) and Kaustubh Pawar (21) took the hosts to 88 for one at lunch on Day Two of the Ranji Trophy final against Saurashtra at the Wankhede Stadium.
Despite being bundled out for a paltry 148 in their first innings, Saurashtra captain Jaydev Shah has not lost hopes of making a comeback in the Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai, saying the rival batsmen would also struggle on the Wankhede strip.
Diana Edulji, born on January 26, 1956, was good enough to play in the men’s team. She picked up the skills of the game much faster than her male counterparts while playing at the Railway Colony in South Mumbai, where she lived. It all began there. She is the third-highest wicket taker in Tests, having a long and successful career that span over 18 years.