It is understood that Shami will play either one or both of Bengal’s opening away Ranji match against UP on October 11 and the next one in Kolkata against Bihar on October 18.

Right-handed batter Milind, who scored 1331 runs in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy season, had before played seven seasons for Delhi and then migrated to the USA in search of better opportunities.

The triumphant Mumbai team will receive an additional Rs 5 crore for its unprecedented 42nd Ranji Trophy title after the state cricket association doubled the prize purse

Heavyweights Mumbai won a record-extending 42nd Ranji Trophy title with a 169-run victory over Vidarbha in the final here on Thursday.

Following his impressive contribution of 95 runs on the third day, propelling Mumbai towards their 42nd title win, Iyer's absence was notable on the fourth day. A team source confirmed his recovery, ensuring his availability for the crucial final day of the Ranji Trophy season.

Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane on Friday backed Shreyas Iyer to put the contractual turmoil behind him and deliver a punchy performance for the team in the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Tamil Nadu, beginning here on Saturday.

The contest, which concluded at the BKC Ground, saw tailenders Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande etch their names in the record books, each scoring centuries.

Hanuma Vihari's resignation from the captaincy of the Andhra Pradesh Ranji team has ignited a political firestorm in the state, especially with elections on the horizon. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the opposition party, has alleged that a corporator from the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) played a role in pressuring Vihari to step down.

The players have not only contributed to their individual teams but also enriched domestic cricket with their talent and dedication.

"The decision-makers in BCCI are well aware that some players don't want to play any red ball cricket. If they are out of the Indian team, they would at best play a few Mushtaq Ali T20 games and then not report for state team duty during red ball season," a senior BCCI official told reporters on conditions of anonymity.