Ranji Trophy 2019: Armaan Jaffer selected in Mumbai squad against Gujarat

Mumbai have played two Ranji games so far this season and both the games ended in a draw. Thus, when the players take the field on Wednesday, they will aim for an outright win

Days after slamming magnificent triple-century against Saurashtra in a U-23 match, young batsman Armaan Jaffer has made his way into the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad. He will be a part of the Mumbai dressing room in their forthcoming against Gujarat.

Earlier on November 16, the 20-year-old slammed an unbeaten triple hundred for Mumbai in their U-23 Col C K Nayudu Trophy match. He had struck 300 off 367-balls, striking 26 boundaries and 10 sixes. His magnificent knock helped him booking a berth in the Ranji trophy for a crucial face-off.

The match will begin at the iconic Wankhede Stadium from Wednesday. The Mumbai side will be led by speedster Dhawal Kulkarni and comprises regulars like Akhil Herwadkar, Siddesh Lad, Jay Bista and experienced wicket-keeper batsman Aditya Tare.

Medium-pacers Akash Parkar, Tushar Deshpande, spinner Karsh Kothari and all-rounder Shivam Dube have also been named in the 14-member squad announced by the city's cricket body on Monday on its website.

A senior MCA official said Shreyas Iyer wasn't available for selection as he is part of the India A ODI squad that will play three games against New Zealand A in New Zealand.

Mumbai have played two Ranji games so far this season and both the games ended in a draw. Thus, when the players take the field on Wednesday, they will aim for an outright win.

Mumbai Squad:

Dhawal Kulkarni (Captain), Siddhesh Lad, Jay Bista, Surya Kumar Yadav, Aditya Tare, Eknath Kerkar, Shivam Dube, Akash Parkar, Karsh Kothari, Dhrumil Matkar, Akhil Herwadkar, Tushar Deshpande, Royston Dias and Armaan Jaffer.