Mumbai openers Angkrish, Musheer slam tons to erase red-ball blues

Mumbai's opening batsmen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Musheer Khan, scored centuries in a Ranji Trophy match against Haryana, helping the team post a formidable 290 for 3. The duo's first wicket partnership of 114 runs bolstered the Mumbai side as they ended the first day on a strong footing. Angkrish, a 22-year-old cricketer, had previously struggled to find his footing in Ranji Trophy, but he spoke candidly about overcoming his doubts about playing red-ball cricket.

He confided in his coach, Abhishek Nayar, who advised him to focus on scoring runs rather than worrying about the format of the game. Angkrish and Musheer, who have been playing together since their U16 days, demonstrated their strong batting partnership, setting a solid foundation for Mumbai's innings.