“My Name Is Not In IPL. My Father Tells Me…”: Sarfaraz Khan’s Brother Musheer Bares His Heart

An IPL contract may be on prime of cricketers’ bucket listing, however Mumbai’s teenaged Ranji Trophy hero Musheer Khan is completely satisfied that he went unsold throughout final yr’s participant public sale as a result of it provides him some extra time to “understand” the T20 format. The 19-year-old, who grew to become the youngest Mumbai batter to attain 100 in a Ranji last eclipsing the mark of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, was assured of creating his mark within the IPL sooner or later.

“My name is not in the IPL. But I don’t feel disappointed. My father tells me to play Test cricket and play for Team India. IPL will eventually happen, if not today then tomorrow,” Musheer advised PTI Video recalling the phrases of his father and formative coach Naushad.

“It’s good that I got another year to prepare for the IPL. I will understand T20 cricket more, and how I should prepare for this format,” stated Musheer, who has to date performed simply 5 First-Class matches.

Musheer embossed his title on the Ranji last towards Vidarbha just lately with a 136 within the second innings that helped Mumbai set an enormous goal of 538. It ultimately helped Mumbai land their record-extending forty second title within the Ranji Trophy.

Understandably, Musheer drew inspiration from his elder brother Sarfaraz, who made his India debut within the third Test towards England at Rajkot final month.

“I am really inspired by my brother because of his dedication and the way he bats. Our batting style is similar. He told me before the game (Ranji final) to think of it as a normal match and not to take too much pressure.” “From outside, it may feel like a normal match but on the field, we feel pressure on the field. He told me to back my skills and follow the process,” he added.

Musheer, who was additionally the main run-scorer within the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this yr together with two lots of, was fairly satisfied after Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy triumph after a spot of eight years.

“It’s a matter of pride that we have amassed 42 titles. Many great players have played here (for Mumbai). I feel very proud that I have played for Mumbai and won a championship.

“I additionally wish to thank the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and congratulate them as a result of they’ve supplied us with plenty of assist. I hope they proceed to again us in the identical approach,” he said.

The elegant right-hander lauded veteran pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, who retired after the Ranji Trophy final.

“The assist he has given to Mumbai cricket, the issues he has completed for Mumbai, it is unbelievable. The speech he gave forward of the ultimate was an actual motivation for all of us.

“It was his last match. We were emotional and we wanted to win the trophy as a gift to Dhawal bhai. We wanted him to leave happily. He took the last wicket (of Vidarbha) of the match and everything came out perfectly,” he famous.

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