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‘He’s an enforcer and not an accumulator of runs like Sachin, Rahul’

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‘He’s an enforcer and not an accumulator of runs like Sachin, Rahul’

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra tried to analyse Virat Kohli’s form on Monday, saying the former captain should be an “executor” rather than an “accumulator” and explained how the brand of cricket will fit in with new white captain Rohit Sharma. “Liberate” him as a hitter.

Speaking on the Star Sports show The Game Plan ahead of the three-match ODI series between India and West Indies, Akash believes that while Kohli hasn’t been at his destructive best lately, he hasn’t going through tough times. He further added that unlike cricket greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, he wanted Kohli to be an enforcer and not just accumulate runs.

“From a personal and personal standpoint, you want to turn this 50s into a 100s because you also have to save something for the rainy days. He’s not in bad shape, so to speak, as far as running is concerned, But when you see him hitting the ball, you don’t see the same Virat Kohli. He’s not imposing, he’s not dominating, he’s still fumbling around, he’s scoring, that’s what all great players do – we see Sachin, Rahul – we have seen them accumulating runs, but he (Virat Kohli) is not the accumulator, he is the executer but he is not yet,” he said.

The veteran cricketer is also keen to see how new ODI captain Rohit will “prove his authority” in the upcoming series and how Kohli will adapt to it. Aakash believes that being part of a different set-up and philosophy will “liberate” Kohli, as captain’s responsibility is now off his shoulders.

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“But one thing I really want to see is that now Rohit Sharma will have his stamp of authority and the brand of cricket he wants to play. Virat Kohli has to follow the same philosophy. Once you have a different philosophy , sometimes it just liberates you because you’re not really thinking, ‘Okay, I need to score, or I need to do this. This is what we all have to do together. This is what I’m waiting to see , whether it releases and liberates Virat Kohli, whether you hit 50 but score 50 on 55 balls, don’t worry about scoring a century, ending the game, as captain, you’ve done it all. It’s no longer Your only job, your job description has changed a bit,” he explained.

The ODI series will begin on February 6 with all matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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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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