Mumbai is probably the place where Indian cricket has its roots. Mumbai are the team that have won the Ranji Trophy the most number of times in its 80+ year history. It was said at one time that getting in the Indian team was easier than getting in the Mumbai Ranji team. Mumbai has given India some of its greatest cricketers. The factory line continues to grow.
Let’s look at the 5 Cricketers to play for India from Mumbai
Sunil Gavaskar
This man is one of the two greatest cricketers that Mumbai has provided Indian cricket. Sunil Gavaskar was the original Little Master and all his skills were perfected in the maidans of Mumbai. He played a whopping 125 Matches for India In his career. He hit 10,122 runs and became the first ever batter to cross this landmark. He hit 34 hundreds in his Career in Test Cricket. He was the inspiration for so many young Mumbai players that would represent India in the years to come.
Sachin Tendulkar
The other greatest cricketer that Mumbai has given India. Sachin Tendulkar is someone that holds all the batting records in international cricket. His coach Ramakant Achrekar took him to Shivaji Park and all the other maidans of Mumbai to play multiple matches a day. Sachin Tendulkar was selected in the Indian team at the age of 16 after hitting hundreds in the Irani Cup, Duleep trophy and Ranji trophy. He played 200 Test Matches and 463 ODIs for India. He made over 34,000 runs in international cricket. He also smashed 100 international hundreds. Sachin Tendulkar is the most popular cricketer to come out of Mumbai. Read here about Interesting Stories and Facts about Sachin Tendulkar
Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri is a player who is also from Mumbai. He is more well known for his commentary and his coaching Career but he was also one of the best all rounders to play for India. Ravi Shastri played 80 Test Matches for India in which he made 3830 runs with 11 hundreds. He also took 151 Wickets in Test Cricket. He also played 150 ODIs and he scored 3108 runs and took 129 Wickets. Ravi Shastri won the Man of the tournament in the 1985 World Championship. He is a proud Mumbai cricketer that has played for India. Take a look here at Best Ravi Shastri Performances
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is the most popular cricketer from Mumbai ever since Sachin Tendulkar retired from cricket in 2013. The last 12 years have belonged to him. He is the captain to have won 2 ICC trophies as captain. He played 67 Test Matches in which he scored 4301 runs with 12 hundreds in Test Cricket. Rohit Sharma played 159 T20IS for India. He made 4231 runs and he has smashed 5 hundreds in this format. He is still playing ODI Cricket and has till today played 274 ODIs. He has 3 double hundreds in this format. Rohit Sharma will play for 2 more years till the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane is also a player who hails from Mumbai to have played for India. He has served Test Cricket with a lot of dignity. He played 85 Test Matches In which he made 5077 runs with 12 hundreds. He has an average of 38.46. Ajinkya Rahane has also played in 90 ODIs. He has made 2962 runs in this format. Mumbai has recently given India Yashasvi Jaiswal who has proven himself in Test Cricket and will play for many years to come. Ajinkya Rahane is a legend of Mumbai. Here are Best Innings of Ajinkya Rahane in Test Cricket
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