G. Hanuma Vihari has give up because the Andhra captain a day earlier than its Ranji Trophy league conflict in opposition to powerhouse Mumbai.
Senior batter Ricky Bhui has been appointed because the skipper for the conflict on the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy floor beginning on Friday.
“He has some personal reasons, so he has stepped down from captaincy. He wants to concentrate on his batting, That’s the reason,” Bhui mentioned after Andhra and Mumbai sweated it out on the nets on Thursday.
“I have been with the same bunch for 10 years and have captained the team previously, even in other formats as well, so not a big deal. The important thing is we have got the momentum after beating Bengal – getting the first innings lead – and the key is to build it from here. Doesn’t matter who the captain is.”
Vihari began the season with a knock of 51 in opposition to Bengal final week. The Hindu understands that he knowledgeable the nationwide selectors on Wedneday evening.
And the choice panel knowledgeable the team via the team administration forward of its web session on Thursday. Despite the sudden transfer, the Andhra team seemed to be jovial throughout and after the coaching.
Vihari, curiously, was on the verge of leaving Andhra throughout the low season. However, he was retained by the Andhra Cricket Association and was anticipated to steer the aspect after its quarterfinal look within the earlier season.
