New Delhi: In a historic second in Ranji cricket, Mumbai group etched their identify within the annals of the game by securing their 42nd Ranji Trophy title. The thrilling finale unfolded on the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the place they emerged victorious over Vidarbha by a commanding margin of 169 runs.
The journey to this triumph was stuffed with twists and turns, displaying the resilience and talent of each groups. Vidarbha confronted an uphill battle in pursuit of a frightening goal of 538 runs for victory. Initially, Mumbai had the higher hand, lowering Vidarbha to 133 for 4. However, the sport took a dramatic flip as Karun Nair and captain Akshay Wadkar mounted a spirited fightback, holding Vidarbha’s hopes alive via the fourth day and the primary session of the fifth.
Yet, the tide shifted decisively in Mumbai’s favor throughout the post-lunch session on the ultimate day, due to the outstanding efficiency of Tanush Kotian. Kotian’s four-wicket haul wreaked havoc on Vidarbha’s batting lineup, resulting in their dismissal for 368 runs within the last innings making him the participant of the collection.
Speaking to broadcasters throughout presentation ceremony, Tanush Kotian stated, “When the season started, we wanted to win this Ranji trophy because we were runners up two years back. We have been putting a lot of effort into getting this cup, and we are incredibly happy to finally achieve it. Last season’s performances gave me a lot of confidence. My dad, my coaches and Ajju da worked extremely hard with me, they guided me all through the way. We were getting a bit frustrated, we wanted to lift that cup as soon as possible. Just wanted to get that one wicket. Want to keep working hard, talking with the coaches and senior pros, and taking their advice on how to improve. The team atmosphere was great, we were doing well throughout but when the knockouts arrived, it got tougher, especially for the fast bowlers who were playing without too many breaks. We played well as a team, the batting down the order was also great this season.”
Kotian’s journey to this pivotal second in his cricketing profession is noteworthy. Tanush Kotian is a 25yr outdated participant born and introduced up in Mumbai.  He marked his entry into first-class cricket representing Mumbai throughout the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy season. Subsequently, he displayed his expertise in List A cricket, making his debut within the 2020–21 Vijay Hazare Trophy. His prowess prolonged to the Twenty20 format, with a memorable debut within the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, additional solidifying his popularity as a rising star in Indian cricket.
