World Cup 2023: As the cricketing world watches with bated breath, the ODI World Cup 2023 unfolds, with India showcasing the opening matches. Today, the tournament’s attention is fixed on the thrilling NZ vs NED match-up. Concurrently, with Team India celebrating their electrifying victory against Australia earlier this week, BCCI dropped another significant announcement that’s set to excite Indian cricket enthusiasts.
Mushtaq Ali Trophy: In the midst of the global cricket spectacle, the BCCI has revealed plans for the imminent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Slated to commence from October 16th, the domestic cricket carnival holds a special allure this year, not least because of the stars participating.
Leading the Mumbai team in this prestigious domestic competition will be none other than Team India’s seasoned batsman, Ajinkya Rahane. This responsibility isn’t new for Rahane, who recently clinched the Duleep Trophy for the West Zone with his commendable captaincy.
Mushtaq Ali Trophy: The Mumbai lineup looks formidable and boasts names that have recently been in scintillating form. Young cricketing prodigies like Prithvi Shaw, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sarfaraz Khan, known for their aggressive gameplay, are set to don the Mumbai jersey. Also, reinforcing the squad’s strength is Shardul Thakur, who is concurrently representing India in the World Cup.
In another noteworthy announcement, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association has finalized its squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023. The mantle of captaincy for the Tamil Nadu side has been passed to the skilled all-rounder, Washington Sundar.
For those curious about the full roster, here’s the 15-member Mumbai squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy:
Ajinkya Rahane (Captain)
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Prithvi Shaw
Sarfaraz Khan
Shardul Thakur
Shams Mulani
Tanush Kotian
Hardik Tamore (Wicketkeeper)
Prashant Solanki
Dhawal Kulkarni
Tushar Deshpande
Shivam Dubey
Aman Khan
Sairaj Patil
Mohit Awasthi
Mushtaq Ali Trophy: All eyes will now be on Rahane and his Mumbai brigade as they gear up for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, ensuring a feast of cricket for the fans.
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