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Vengsarkar trashes talks about captaincy affecting Virat Kohli’s batting

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As many have pointed out, Virat Kohli has seen his batting form decline. The former India captain has been unable to reach triple figures in any form for more than two years. 2021 marks the end of Kohli’s captaincy from T20 format, shortly after he was sacked as ODI captain. Now, following the 2-1 Test series win over South Africa, Kohli dropped another bombshell when he announced he would also step down from the longer-form leadership role. While we’re still not sure what led to the decision, many believed it was a good one, proving it would allow the 33-year-old to fully focus on his strokes.

However, India legend Dilip Vengsarkar doesn’t think so, backing the former India captain’s performance despite missing centuries. Sharing his thoughts on the topic in an interview with Gulf News, the former cricketer said: “I disagree with this because I feel Kohli has had a dream for almost five years as a batsman and captain. For all the talk about his current slimming phase, I feel that Indians are often obsessed with statistics, which I don’t believe.” “Yes, he did not have a century in the past few years, but he used his own way, adapting The movement and rebound of the ball at the wicket in South Africa was exemplary. His commitment and intentions have been fantastic,” added Vengsarkar. The 65-year-old recalled his days as head of the search committee when the conversation shifted to who should succeed Kohli in the Test.

“Interestingly, my committee faced a similar situation when Rahul Dravid stepped down as captain and we were about to have a tough trip to Australia. MS Dhoni, who was leading in the mid-2000s, got a boost, but we picked Anil Kumble and he did a great job.”

“If you ask me, having an ad hoc arrangement with Rohit Sharma or even Ravi Ashwin for a year or so while nurturing someone, that’s probably an actual idea,” Vengsarkar 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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