Mumbai Ranji squad announced; Arman Jaffer to make debut

Reigning Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai today included opener Arman Jaffer in their squad to play against Tamil Nadu in the opening game at Lahli from October 6 to 9.

This is the first time the 19-year-old youngster, nephew of former India opener Wasim, has been included in the Mumbai Ranji squad.

The team will be led by wicketkeeper Aditya Tare who led Mumbai to their 41st title last season.

The team: Aditya Tare (Capt), Abhishek Nayar, Dhawal Kulkarni, Shardul Thakur, Suryakumar Yadav, Nikhil Patil (Jr.), Akhil Herwadkar, Jay Bista, Arman Jaffer, Kaustub Pawar, Sufiyan Shaikh, Balwinder Singh Sandhu (Jr.), Tushar Deshpande, Vishal Dabholkar, Vijay Gohil.