In Ranji Trophy Cricket, 39-time champions Mumbai will clash with their long-time rivals Tamil Nadu in the semifinals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today.Even without the presence of regular players like Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Ajit Agarkar, injured wicketkeeper-batsman Sushant Marathe and swing bowler Avishkar Salvi, the hosts have shown admirable resilience to make it to the last four stage.Tamil Nadu, who have lifted the title only twice, appear to carry an edge in batting this time around,but will be without the services of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.The second semi-final will be played between defending champions Rajasthan and Haryana at the Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli tomorrow.
News On AIR | January 10, 2012 10:14 AM
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai to lock horns with TN in semifinal