Updated On: 28 January, 2023 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Skipper Ajinkya Rahane sends out strong message after Mumbai fail to make Ranji Trophy knockouts; opponents Maharashtra don’t qualify as well

Mumbai’s Ajinkya Rahane skips down the track on Day Four of their Ranji Trophy encounter against Maharashtra at Brabourne. Pic/PTI
Mumbai’s long wait to hold the prestigious Ranji Trophy will be longer as they drew their must-win Elite Group ‘B’ game with arch-rivals Maharashtra at the Brabourne Stadium on Friday. The four-day encounter ended with Mumbai totalling 24 points while Maharashtra ended their league stage with 26.
Saurashtra and Andhra Pradesh (26 points each) qualified from Group ‘B’ for the quarter-finals on the basis of better bonus points. Mumbai were full of attacking intent to get near the target of 253 in 28 overs, but had to adopt a defensive approach in the last six overs to settle for a draw.