Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy hopes rest on Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube
The latest sports news updates from the Ranji Trophy suggest that Mumbai is banking on Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube to perform well in their upcoming quarter-final match against Haryana. Several big names in Indian cricket like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja recently played in the Ranji Trophy after a long time. This happened after the BCCI made domestic cricket mandatory for all players.
However, except for Ravindra Jadeja, none of the other players could make a big impact. Now, Mumbai’s chief selector Sanjay Patil wants Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube to step up and deliver.
Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube urged to perform
Suryakumar Yadav played for Mumbai against Maharashtra in October. Shivam Dube was part of the Mumbai team that lost to Jammu and Kashmir at home last month. That team also included Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Patil is still upset about the loss to J&K, calling it Mumbai’s worst ever.
He wants Yadav and Dube to not just play, but to perform well and help Mumbai win. He stressed that Mumbai needs players who contribute to victories. He reminded everyone about the culture of Mumbai cricket, which is about giving 100%.
Disappointment over previous Ranji Trophy performance
Patil expressed disappointment over Mumbai’s previous Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir where they lost despite having six India players in their lineup. He felt that accommodating these players had cost some talented youngsters like Ayush Mhatre a chance to play. Patil emphasized that the India players need to understand that just being available for the match isn’t enough; performing and contributing to the team’s win is what matters in Mumbai cricket.
Mumbai gears up for the quarter-final clash against Haryana
The quarter-final against Haryana starts on February 8 at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli. Mumbai’s squad for the crucial match includes Ajinkya Rahane as captain, alongside Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur, and other talented players. The team will be hoping for a strong performance from its key players to secure a win.
This Ranji Trophy match is an important opportunity for both Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube to prove themselves in domestic cricket. The pressure is on them to deliver, and fans will be watching closely to see if they can rise to the occasion. It will be an interesting match between two competitive teams, which starts February 8.