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‘India is in a very safe space right now’: Karthik on Rahul Dravid’s presence

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‘India is in a very safe space right now’: Karthik on Rahul Dravid’s presence

India and West Indies will soon lock horns when they take to the field for the first ODI of the three-match series on February 6 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. It will be a momentous occasion for India as they will become the first nation to play 1000 ODI matches and cricketer Dinesh Karthik has reassured the fans that the future is in safe hands.

Talking about this milestone, Karthik talks about being part of the journey and how having Rahul Dravid as head coach will benefit India.

“Being the first team to hit 1,000 ODIs is an amazing achievement and it’s hard to put it down considering India has been playing for so long. But hitting 1,000 ODIs is no joke. I’m proud to Being a part of that journey, I enjoyed playing the ODI format. We’ve always been good at it. We’ve been a force for decades.

“We do have a lot of games, but the players have plenty of rest and Rahul Dravid is the kind of guy who would encourage players to say how they feel physically and mentally. I think India is now in a very safe space,” Karthik elaborated.

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Meanwhile, in response to captain Virat Kohli’s sudden decision to step down as captain, Karthik recalled that Dhoni had told him it was very difficult to be a division captain in India, although the veteran cricketer felt it was unfair to represent his position. His thoughts on the decision Kohli made.

“I remember Ms Dhoni saying very clearly that India as a cricketing nation is very difficult to have a divided captain. It is not fair for me to answer that because only Virat knows why he decided to resign as captain, I believe There is a good reason behind him.

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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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