The triumphant Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad, which lifted the coveted title for a phenomenal 40th time by whipping Saurashtra by an innings and 125 runs in the final here today, will be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs 3 crore by their parent association, MCA.
Skipper Ajit Agarkar today attributed Mumbai's innings and 125-run victory over Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy final to combined team effort and said lifting the title for a record 40th time makes it even more special.
Calling Mumbai a "champion" side, Sachin Tendulkar today attributed their 40th Ranji Trophy triumph to "team work", and lavished praise on skipper Ajit Agarkar for leading them from the front.
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.
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.
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.
It is a contest between the dominance of Mumbai and the spirit of Saurashtra. While one side has been the most successful team in the Ranji Trophy, the others are enjoying their first big moment in the sun.