The record champions Mumbai have been on a trophy drought, having last won the premier domestic tournament title in the 2015-16 season.
India captain and home boy Rohit Sharma, three days after wrapping up a 4-1 series win over England, landed at the Wankhede and gave a pep talk to Mumbai players during their Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha. Also present at the venue was the legendary Sachin Tendulkar who had come to watch the proceedings.
“He (Rohit) came and met players during the Ranji Trophy finals and spent 20 minutes with them. The MCA had taken permission from the anti corruption officer and he was allowed to meet the Mumbai players,” MCA honorary secretary Ajinkya Naik told.
Over the last few days, a host of Mumbai stalwarts, including Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar had come to watch the game unfold. The record champions have been on a trophy drought, having last won the premier domestic tournament title in the 2015-16 season. Since then, they have lost twice in the final. But this time around, they are in the driver’s seat to claim their 42nd title, having set Vidarbha an imposing total of 538 runs.
“Mumbai displayed a lot more discipline, patience and commitment in the second innings. First, a crucial partnership between @ajinkyarahane88 and Musheer Khan put Mumbai in a solid position. Then, Musheer’s stand with @ShreyasIyer15 has taken the game further away from Vidarbha. Had a good time watching the game today with my friends and colleagues. @MumbaiCricAssoc,” the master blaster posted in X.
