Shreyas Iyer, the India batter, has been included in the Mumbai squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Andhra scheduled from January 12-15. This selection follows his challenging performance with the bat during India’s Test series in South Africa, and he aims to regain form ahead of the Tests against England starting January 25.
Iyer replaces middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan, who will join the India A team for the series against England A in Ahmedabad. However, Mumbai will miss the services of all-rounder Shivam Dube, as he has been called up to the national team for the imminent three-match series against Afghanistan beginning January 11.
Mumbai, a record 41-time Ranji Trophy winner, enters this fixture after a convincing outright victory against Bihar in Patna. The team secured seven points with a dominant performance, where their fast bowlers played a pivotal role.
The Mumbai squad for the upcoming match includes notable players like Ajinkya Rahane (c), Shreyas Iyer, Jay Bista, Bhupen Lalwani, Amogh Bhatkal, Suved Parkar, Prasad Pawar (wk), Hardik Tamore (wk), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Atharva Ankolekar, Mohit Avasthi, Dhaval Kulkarni, Royston Dias, and Sylvester Dsouza.
(With Agency Inputs)
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