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Always wanted to play for MI, glad to finally get the opportunity: Archer

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Always wanted to play for MI, glad to finally get the opportunity: Archer

England striker Jofra Archer has said he has always wanted to represent Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he is delighted to finally have the chance.

Archer was snapped up by Mumbai Indians for Rs 8 crore on the second day of IPL’s mega-auction in Bengaluru. The England striker will be out of the IPL 2022 season and will only play for the team from next season.

“I am delighted to be joining the Mumbai Indians, they have always been a team in my heart and I have always wanted to play for them. I am delighted that I finally have the opportunity to play for the team and share the dressing room with the greats of cricket. Looking forward to starting a new chapter,” Archer said in a video posted on Mumbai Indians’ Instagram handle.

Mumbai Indians director of cricket operations Zaheer Khan said the wait was worth the wait when Jofra Archer and Jasprit Bumrah started bowling together for the team.

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“You eagerly wait for a partner to come on the pitch, and so do I. Seeing two legendary fast bowlers bowling in tandem, I’m glad it seems possible and worth the wait,” Zaheer said.

The Mumbai Indians also snapped up Singapore’s Tim David for Rs 825 crore in a major auction.

The Mumbai Indian also picked up Ishan Kishan (Rs 1,525 crore) and Arjun Tendulkar (Rs 3 crore) in the big auction.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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