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“Mumbai Cha Yoddha”: Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar’s Praise For Dhawal Kulkarni After Ranji Trophy Win

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Dhawal Kulkarni has been a star performer for Mumbai.© Twitter

Dhawal Kulkarni who enjoyed a fairytale ending to his first-class career was touched by Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane‘s gesture of handing him the ball in the Ranji Trophy final to finish off the game instead of Tushar Deshpande. Kulkarni breached Umesh Yadav‘s defence and shattered the leg stump to end Mumbai’s eight-year wait of lifting the Ranji Trophy title.

With tears glistening in his eyes, Kulkarni walked off the field, bringing an end to his first-class career after handing Mumbai their 42nd Ranji Trophy title.

“It’s a cricketer’s dream to start and finish on a high. This is my 6th final, 5th time we’ve won and this will be dear for me. It was an excellent gesture, I didn’t expect (that Rahane would give him the ball to finish the game), but hats off for Tushar who gave the ball to me despite taking two wickets in an over. I’ve got experience as I’ve played with big stars, they’ve shared plenty of experience with me and I have passed the same to the younger lot,” Kulkarni said after the game.

Congratulations to @dhawal_kulkarni on a fantastic career. Your dedication and discipline have made you one of @MumbaiCricAssoc‘s most important players over the last 15 years. It was quite fitting that you took the final wicket against Vidarbha today, concluding your illustrious… pic.twitter.com/CNSLfIFJ7E

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 14, 2024

Overall, Kulkarni had a memorable final as he claimed three wickets in the first innings while giving away just 15 runs in his 11 overs spell. In the second innings, the 35-year-old leaked runs but eventually bagged his first with Umesh losing his wicket to the experienced pacer.

Earlier on the final day, Mumbai were left frustrated after Vidarbha skipper Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey fought valiantly to ensure that they didn’t lose a single wicket in the first session while chasing 537.

However, after Wadkar’s (102) dismissal, Vidarbha lost their remaining wickets in a span of five overs following a clinical bowling spell from Mumbai.

Mumbai ended their eight-year wait to get their hands on the Ranji Trophy title with a 169-run win.

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“Did Not Have Money To Buy Shoes”: Ignored India Star Reveals Early Days Of Struggle, Teammate Who Helped Him

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In the Ranji Trophy final, Mumbai are eyeing their 42nd title. They are facing Vidarbha and are in a strong position. The final is also an emotional one for the Mumbai team as on of their veterans Dhawal Kulkarni will retire at the end of the season. It was at the insistence of the team, Kulkarni put off his retirement till the end of the season. Shardul Thakur, who is also playing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final revealed how Kulkarni helped him in his early days of struggle.

“It (playing his last FC game) was (an) extremely emotional moment for him and me also, because I have watched him since childhood. He has helped me also at times with my bowling. When I did not have money to buy the shoes, he gave me a few pairs of shoes also. So, he has helped me a lot,” Thakur told reporters on Sunday.

“I love to play in tough situations, tough conditions. The kind of life that I have lived travelling far from Palghar all the way to Mumbai with the kit bag in train. You know it was not easy. So, I think that has toughened me up. And whenever I face a tough situation, challenging situation, it’s no different. I just use that mindset that I had as a kid growing up,” he said.

Meanwhile, Senior left-arm spinner Shams Mulani feels that Mumbai team cannot afford to be complacent despite having an overall lead of 260 runs after two days in the Rnji Trophy final against Vidarbha.

Mumbai produced an all-round show on the second day at the Wankhede Stadium to take complete command, bowling out Vidarbha for a mere 105 in the first innings to earn a big 119-run lead.

In their second innings, Mumbai were jolted twice early on but skipper Ajinkya Rahane (58 not out) and Musheer Khan (51 not out) led a resolute fightback with an unbeaten 107-run stand for the third wicket to take second innings score to 141/2.

“Three days are left (in the game). We have not thought about anything else other than batting. Yes, we have got a healthy lead but we will look to build on it and see how we can improve and take the game away from them as much as possible,” Mulani told the media after stumps.

“Right now, we feel that we need to bat. There’s no target in mind because we are just thinking that it’s just 141. We are not thinking of the lead as of now. It’s just 141 for two and we will bat along — the game is still a long way to go,” he added.

Mulani said Rahane’s timely unbeaten fifty was worth celebrating like a century for the Mumbai dressing room.

“We celebrated like it was a hundred because we knew how important this small milestone for him is. For the team, for himself, in this situation, it was very important that he stays on the wicket,” Mulani said.

The domination for Mumbai was, however, set up by veteran Dhawal Kulkarni, who snaffled two key wickets on first day evening and bowled a measly spell of 11-5-15-3 while adding one more dismissal to his kitty.

Mulani said to see former India medium pacer Kulkarni excelling in his final game of his career was “emotional”.

“It was emotional moment for all of us. For him, obviously it was very emotional. But coming the way he did —he didn’t play the last four games but it didn’t feel like he has not played,” Mulani said.

With PTI inputs

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Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy Day 2, Live Score: Bhupen Lalwani Departs For 18, Mumbai 2 Down vs Vidarbha

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Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy 2024, Live Updates:Harsh Dubey has provided Vidarbha with their second breakthrough as he dismissed Bhupen Lalwani for 18. Musheer Khan has now been joined by Ajinkya Rahane as two-down Mumbai aim for a stable partnership. On the other hand, Vidarbha bowlers will be aiming for some more wickets, in order to bounce back in the game. Earlier, Three-wicket hauls by Tanush Kotian, Dhawal Kulkarni, and Shams Mulani, helped Mumbai bundle out Vidarbha for 105 in the Ranji Trophy final. Mumbai currently lead by 119 runs. For Vidarbha, Yash rathod scored 27 while Atharva Taide scored 23.

Here are the Live Updates of Day 2 of Ranji Trophy final match between Mumbai and Vidarbha:

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March11202413:46 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: OUT

OUT!!! Harsh Dubey has provided Vidarbha with their second breakthrough as he dismissed Bhupen Lalwani for 18. Lalwani smashes it hard for a maximum but fails to time it properly as Mohit Kale intercepts and takes a brilliant catch at the mid-wicket. Second wicket gone for Mumbai.

MUM 34/2 (11.2 overs)

March11202413:19 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: OUT

OUT!!! Yash Thakur has provided Vidarbha with their first wicket as he dismissed Prithvi Shaw for 11. Shaw gets completely bamboozled by the perfectly pitched delivery as the ball misses the bat and rattles up the stumps. First wicket gone for Mumbai.

MUM 26/1 (6.2 overs)

March11202412:52 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: 2nd session begins

Hello and welcome to the second session on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha. After bowling out Vidarbha for 105 and taking a lead of 119 runs, Mumbai have come out to bat. For Mumbai, Prithvi Shaw and Bhupen lalwani have started the proceedings while Umesh Yadav will be bowling the first over for Vidarbha.

March11202412:15 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: Vidarbha 105 all out

Mumbai (224) bundled out Vidarbha for 105 on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final. For Vidarbha, Yash rathod scored 27 while Atharva Taide scored 23. For Mumbai, Shams Mulani, Dhawal Kulkarni, and Tanush Kotian scalped three wickets each. Vidarbha now trail by 119 runs.

March11202412:06 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: OUT

OUT!!! Tanush Kotian strikes again and this time, he dismisses Yash Thakur for 16. Thakur tries to go for a big hit but fails to time the shot properly as the ball lands safely into the hands of Tushar Deshpande at the mid-off. Ninth wicket gone for Vidarbha.

VID 104/9 (44 overs)

March11202411:56 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: OUT

OUT!! Tanush Kotian has provided Mumbai with another breakthrough as he dismissed Yash Rathod for 27. Rathod completely fails to judge the spinning delivery as the ball hits the under-edge and rattles up the stumps. A big blow for Vidarbha as one of their batters is now dismissed. eighth wicket gone for Vidarbha.

VID 97/8 (41.2 overs)

March11202411:53 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: OUT

OUT!!! Shams Mulani has taken his third wicket of the day and this time, Harsh Dubey became his prey and departed for 1. Dubey tries to steal a boundary but the ball hits the edge and Bhupen Lalwani takes a brilliant catch at the square leg. Seventh wicket gone for Vidarbha.

VID 87/7 (38.2 overs)

March11202411:29 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: OUT

OUT!!! Shams Mulani strikes again and this time, he dismisses Akshay Wadkar for 5. Wadkar tries to be defensive but the ball ends up hitting the edge and wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore makes no mistake and takes a brilliant catch. Sixth wicket gone for Vidarbha.

VID 85/6 (36 overs)

March11202411:19 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: OUT

OUT!!! Shams Mulani has joined the party in style as he dismissed Aditya Thakare for 19. Mulani hits on the pads of Thakare as the on-field umpire signals LBW out. Fifth wicket gone for Vidrabha as Mumbai take control.

VID 79/5 (35 overs)

March11202411:04 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: Rathod-Thakare solid

The duo of Yash Rathod and Aditya Thakare have successfully stabilized the innings for Vidarbha. The duo is standing solid and forming a good partnership, in order to keep the scoreboard moving for Vidarbha. On the other hand, Mumbai bowlers are desperately aiming to break this strong partnership and take control in the game. Currently, Vidarbha trail by 153 runs.

VID 71/4 (32 overs)

March11202410:21 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: 4-down Vidarbha steady

After losing the wicket of Atharva Taide, Yash Rathod joined hands with Aditya Thakare at the crease. The duo is currently forming a steady partnership as four-down Vidarbha are showing a cautious approach. Mumbai bowlers are aiming for another wicket to maintain their dominance in the game.

VID 46/4 (23 overs)

March11202409:55 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: OUT

OUT!!! Dhawal Kulkarni has provided Mumbai with an important breakthrough as he dismissed Atharva Taide for 23. Taide tries to play a defensive shot but the ball hits the edge and wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore makes no mistake and takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. Fourth wicket gone for Vidarbha.

VID 39/4 (17.4 overs)

March11202409:47 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: Taide-Thakare steady

The duo of Atharva Taide and Aditya Thakare is forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Dhawak Kulkarni, the duo scores five runs, which include a boundary from Thakare. Vidarbha need more of these overs to gain the momentum.

VID 38/3 (16 overs)

March11202409:32 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: We are underway

The Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha begins. Atharva Taide (21*) and Aditya Thakare (0*) have resumed the proceedings for Vidarbha. The duo will aim to form a god partnership and provide their side with some momentum. On the other hand, Dhawal Kulkarni will be bowling the first over of the day for Mumbai.

March11202409:23 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: Shardul’s brilliant knock

All-rounder Shardul Thakur played a brilliant knock of 75 runs and helped Mumbai reach 224 on Day 1 against Vidarbha. Despite having a good opening partnership, Mumbai lost wickets in a quick succession. But, Shardul’s knock helped Mumbai post a decent total.

March11202409:20 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: Vidarbha reeling at 31/3

After a wonderful show with the ball, Vidarbha struggle with the bat on Day 1 as they lost three wickets with only 31 runs on the board. Earlier in the day, Vidarbha bundled out Mumbai for 224. Currently, the visitors are trailing by 193 runs.

March11202408:58 (IST)

Ranji Trophy Final Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 2 of Ranji Trophy final match between Mumbai and Vidarbha, straight from the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Stay tuned for all the live updates.

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