Ranji Trophy: All eyes on Ajinkya Rahane as Mumbai play Goa
Dropped from the Indian Test group after his extended lean run with the bat, Ajinkya Rahane would be the centre of consideration when heavyweights Mumbai play Goa of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy recreation right here from Thursday.
Rahane did rating a much-needed hundred (129) of their opener in opposition to Saurashtra, however that would not save his place within the Test squad for the upcoming two-match collection in opposition to Sri Lanka.
The former India vice-captain, although, want to proceed in similar style in opposition to a Goa assault that isn’t prone to pose many issues.
Apart from Rahane, one other Mumbaikar who can be in focus is younger Sarfaraz Khan, whose purple patch in purple ball cricket continues, having hammered a monumental 275 in opposition to Saurahstra.
The 41-time Ranji champions would look to safe full factors from the sport after Saurashtra denied them an outright win.
With a batting line-up comprising skipper Prithvi Shaw, Rahane, Sarfaraz, Aakarshit Gomel, Sachin Yadav and senior stumper Aditya Tare, Mumbai would look to pile up the runs on the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Their bowlers led by pacer Dhawal Kulkarni should hit the proper areas and the position of off-spinner Tanush Kotian and left-arm spinner Shams Mulani can be essential if Mumbai are to take 20 opposition wickets.
