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Focus on Kohli the batter as former India captain aims to surpass Dravid, join Ganguly with massive ODI records
When India take part in the ODI series in Pal on Wednesday, it will be the first time in seven years that Virat Kohli will appear in an Indian team as a player rather than captain. But the focus will still be on Kohli, not just how he fits into his new role, but how reducing the burden will affect his batting numbers.
Apart from the 71st international century he has eluded since November 2019, Kohli has also seen a notable drop in his numbers in the Test cricket. He has averaged just 28.14 points over the past 15 Tests, six and a half of them. However, Kohli remains equally as menacing in the ODIs over the same period, scoring 649 times in his last 15 games with an average of 43.36 and a strike rate of 92.45, including 50.
Expectations will only be higher when batsman Kohli walks the crease in South Africa’s three-game ODI series from January 19, not that it hasn’t been lowered throughout his career. With the captain’s burden off his shoulders now, fans can only hope to see the old, strong and in-form Kohli back in action.
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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.
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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