Vijayawada: After winning accolades in the domestic circuit for years, former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer added another feather in his cap on Monday as he made his 150th appearance in Ranji Trophy cricket. Featuring for Vidarbha, Jaffer is playing his 150th Ranji game against Andhra at the Devineni Venkata Ramana Praneetha Ground.

Jaffer, who played 19 seasons for Mumbai before representing Vidarbha, was instrumental in guiding them to two consecutive Ranji Trophy titles earlier this year, which has been acknowledged by the players of the team.

Jaffer has played 31 Test matches for India and scored 1,944 runs with the highest score of 212. He has represented India in 31 Tests and 2 ODIs.

Jaffer's 150th Ranji match's start was however, was delayed after a snake entered the Dr. Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA Cricket Ground on Monday morning.


Vidarbha skipper Faiz Fazal won the toss and opted to field first against Andhra. Soon, the players made their way into the middle and just when play was about to start, the reptile entered the playing arena and play was halted.

(With IANS Inputs)