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West Indies, Ireland agree to postpone second ODI

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The West Indies and Ireland have decided to postpone a second ODI scheduled for Tuesday (January 11) after three new Covid cases emerged in tourist camps following the latest round of testing. Coupled with two injuries in the squad, Ireland has been severely drained of competitiveness.

The boards of the two participating teams issued a joint statement confirming the postponement of the game at Sabina Park, Jamaica, and said they were discussing and “working hard to explore all possibilities” to complete the series.

Ireland was hit by a high number of Covid cases last month, forcing them to drop their ODI series against the US. While cases have emerged among support staff and family members, the players themselves are considered close contacts. Paul Stirling and Shane Getkate later tested positive after the series was canceled and quarantined in Florida. Ireland are behind a three-game series after losing 24 games in their first ODI, with injuries to Andy McBrin and Mark Adair. The former developed some concussion symptoms after being hit in the first ODI.

As planned, teams will play a third ODI on January 14, before wrapping up the tour with a one-time T20I on January 16.

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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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