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Former Sri Lankan player on Indian batters facing Wanindu Hasaranga: “Sanju Samson can’t choose him, Hardik Pandya not confident”

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Former Sri Lankan player on Indian batters facing Wanindu Hasaranga: “Sanju Samson can’t choose him, Hardik Pandya not confident”

The Indian cricket team is currently in Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series. The first Test match ended in a draw, with the second Test currently underway. The third and final Test will be played next week.

One of the key players for Sri Lanka in the series has been Wanindu Hasaranga. The 23-year-old spinner has been in excellent form, taking nine wickets in the first Test match.

Hasaranga has caused problems for the Indian batsmen, with many of them struggling to score runs off him. One player who has struggled in particular is Sanju Samson.

The Kerala batsman was dismissed for a duck in the first innings of the first Test, and was forced to retire hurt in the second innings after being hit on the helmet by a Hasaranga delivery.

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Speaking to the Indian Express, former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan said that Samson “cannot choose” Hasaranga.

“He (Hasaranga) has been bowling well. Sanju Samson cannot choose him, he has to play him. Even Hardik Pandya is not confident against him,” Muralitharan said.

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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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