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‘He was there for me when I needed him the most. Kuldeep’s heartfelt message to fellow India star: “I want him to win the Purple Cap”

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‘He was there for me when I needed him the most. Kuldeep’s heartfelt message to fellow India star: “I want him to win the Purple Cap”

Kuldeep Yadav picked his second four-fer against former franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. Delhi Capitals clinched a four-wicket win at the Wankhede Stadium. The left-arm spinner had endured a rough past three years in the tournament, but currently stands at the second position in the list of highest wicket-takers in the season.

Fellow leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav wants his fellow spinner to win the Purple Cap. ‘He (Chahal) has been like a big brother and stood by me during my bad times,’ says Kuldep after Rajasthan Royals’ win over Gujarat Lions.

Kuldeep Yadav believes he has become a better bowler after being dropped from India’s limited-overs side. The wily left-arm Chinaman believes that facing the axe has made him mentally stronger. Kuldeep: “When you fail in life you pick what you can improve on and that is something I had to improve on”.

Kuldeep bowled skipper Shreyas Iyer, Indrajith, Sunil Narine, and the dangerous Andre Russell in the game against KKR; he enjoyed dismissing the West Indian the most.

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“Russell’s wicket appealed to me as I set him up; it was my plan, and I knew he’d step out when there were a couple of dots. This is my favourite IPL season. I’m having a good time bowling. I’m not sure what the batter will do, and what will happen if I’m hit. My main focus has been on bowling with the proper line and lengths “Kuldeep Yadav elaborated.

 

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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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