Words of knowledge: TN skipper Sai Kishore listens keenly to coach Kulkarni.
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Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane has pressured Shreyas Iyer doesn’t want any recommendation forward of the Ranji Trophy semifinal regardless of the difficult circumstances the youthful batter finds himself in.
“We all know he is an experienced player. His contribution for Mumbai has been amazing. Whenever he stands up for Mumbai, he has done really well, so I don’t think he needs any encouragement or any advice,” Rahane stated on Friday, the eve of Mumbai’s Ranji semifinal towards Tamil Nadu.
“We are thrilled to have him in our team for the semifinal,” he added. Shreyas can have private curiosity in serving to Mumbai make the ultimate.
TN captain R. Sai Kishore was pleased to have B. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar again in the squad. The two have been with the India/and or India A set-up for a majority of the home season. “Those two have worked hard in domestic and have gone there, they realise how important it is to show up here. We have played together for so many years and happy that they are in the team.
“Usually, when the star India players come back in the team it can be a headache also. But with Washy and Sai, we are actually boosted,” stated Kishore.
Former Mumbai stalwart Sulakshan Kulkarni who’s the Tamil Nadu head coach has claimed Mumbai cricket is on his fingertips and his in-depth data about Mumbai cricket will come in helpful for the visiting workforce.
“I have told my squad that Mumbai cricket is on my fingertips. I know each and every (player’s) positives and negatives,” Kulkarni stated.
“We respect our opponents a lot because they have a big legacy, but we will have a good game. They are playing well, which is why they have reached so far.”
Mumbai head coach Omkar Salvi additionally learnt the fundamentals at Kulkarni’s clinic in Thane.
Rahane pressured that proximity might be saved at a distance in the course of the course of the semifinal. “I have fond memories of playing under him in under-19. But, right now he is in the opposition dressing room. We will maintain distance for the next five days,” Rahane stated.
