Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Prithvi Shaw dropped, no place for Ajinkya Rahane in Shreyas Iyer-led Mumbai squad | CricTracker

Mumbai has introduced its 17-member squad for the primary three rounds of the upcoming 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, leaving out two necessary gamers, Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw.

The 2024 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the distinguished home 50-over competitors, will see Mumbai being led by Shreyas Iyer, who just lately guided the aspect to their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) Trophy. The squad, introduced forward of the group stage matches in Ahmedabad, options a few of Mumbai’s star internationals like Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Shardul Thakur.

Prithvi Shaw dropped, No place for Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane, the very best run-scorer for Mumbai with 469 runs within the just lately concluded SMAT, is a stunning omission. His performances, together with a 98 within the semifinal in opposition to Baroda, have made him an important a part of the workforce in latest months. Rahane’s omission is surprising, notably given his kind. Rahane, nevertheless, has requested a break from the Mumbai Cricket Affiliation (MCA) for private causes, resulting in his absence from the squad.

Then again, Shaw’s exclusion is because of his string of latest struggles with kind and self-discipline. Though part of Mumbai’s victorious Syed Mushtaq Ali marketing campaign, Shaw’s contribution was removed from spectacular. With solely 197 runs in 9 matches, together with a disappointing ultimate efficiency, Shaw’s inconsistency has been famous by selectors.

Moreover, Shaw‘s latest health issues and off-field controversies, additionally noticed him being excluded from some video games of the Ranji Trophy squad.

The squad, whereas lacking key gamers, nonetheless consists of a mixture of expertise and youth. Mumbai shall be relying on contemporary younger skills like Ayush Mhatre and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who’ve been included within the squad primarily based on their home performances.

Mumbai’s group-stage matches will happen in Ahmedabad, the place they’re set to face groups like Karnataka, Saurashtra, and Punjab in Group C. The workforce will open its marketing campaign in opposition to Karnataka on December 21 on the Narendra Modi Stadium B Floor.

Mumbai Squad & Assist Employees for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25

Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Ayush Mahtre, Angriksh Raghuvanshi, Jay Bista, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Siddhesh Lad, Hardik Tamore (Wicketkeeper), Prasad Pawar, Atharva Ankolekar, Tanush Kotian, Shardul Thakur, Royston Dias, Juned Khan, Harsh Tanna, Vinayak Bhoir

Prithvi Shaw expresses disappointment by way of Instagram story

As soon as touted as a younger prodigy, Shaw is at present out of favour, even within the home circuit. The highest-order batter was left shell shocked to see himself being excluded from the squad for the 50-over competitors. The cricketer took to social media, and uploaded a screenshot of his stats in 50-over format in home cricket.

“Inform me God, what extra do I’ve to see. If 65 innings, 3399 runs at a median of 55.7 with a strike price of 126, I am not adequate… however I’ll maintain my religion in you, and hopefully, folks consider in me nonetheless. trigger I’ll come again for certain. OM SAI RAM,” he wrote on Instagram.

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Mumbai Schedule for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25

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