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‘India struggled to win a single game with the best side; how did we get here?’

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‘India struggled to win a single game with the best side; how did we get here?’

The cricket fraternity was shocked but even more disappointed by India’s double-match losing streak in South Africa. The South Asian giants, who dominate the three formats, are expected to dominate the relatively young and inexperienced Proteas squad. However, reality did not quite match expectations and Aakash Chopra could not fully believe what happened when he reacted to the development.

“Last year, during India’s visit to Sri Lanka, the overwhelming idea was that India could field both teams and still win. Eight months later, India is in a series against the best team (minus Rohit) Trying to win a game. How did we get here?” tweeted the former India opener while expressing disappointment. Meanwhile, the cricketer-turned-commentator also spoke about India’s mid-level woes. He said Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer were still very inconsistent in their order of play, with most batsmen not taking advantage of the opportunities offered to them. 4, Ayer 5, whether you’re playing Ayer or Surya Kumar at the 6 — I mean it’s not ready yet. You get opportunities, but you don’t take them. “

“I wasn’t that picky in the first game, but I’m picky here because you have a chance and you should play well, and the second game as well – you can’t take advantage,” he said.

A trip to India and a trip to South Africa was unforgettable. After winning Centurion’s first Test, they lost the next two to trail 2-1. In the ODI series, the KL Rahul-led team swept 3-0 in the absence of Rohit Sharma.

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India are still winless in 2022 and will next host West Indies in the white ball series.

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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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