Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane has voiced his concern over the slow over-rates plaguing domestic cricket in India, urging for the implementation of run penalties as a deterrent. He believes that the lack of serious consequences for slow over-rates is hindering the game’s flow and contributing to a lack of urgency. This issue was particularly evident during the recent Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup, where matches were significantly impacted by the slow pace of play.
The Mumbai cricket team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, will be honored by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for their impressive victory in the Irani Cup. This win marks Mumbai’s first Irani Cup title in 27 years, highlighting their dominance in domestic cricket.
Mumbai dominated the Rest of India in the Irani Cup final, securing a convincing victory after a 27-year hiatus. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai’s impressive performance was highlighted by Sarfaraz Khan’s first innings century and Tanush Kotian’s all-round heroics in the second innings.
Ajinkya Rahane will captain Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai in the upcoming Irani Cup against the Rest of India. The match marks Shardul Thakur’s return to First-Class cricket after surgery. Key players like Shreyas Iyer, Musheer Khan, Shams Mulani, and Tanush Kotian are expected to feature, but Sarfaraz Khan’s participation remains uncertain due to his potential inclusion in the India squad for the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh.
Veteran Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane scored a century, his 40th in First-Class cricket, as Leicestershire fought valiantly against Glamorgan in their County Championship Division Two match. Rahane’s century, along with a crucial partnership with Peter Handscomb, helped Leicestershire stay afloat as they chase a draw.
