Mumbai players need to adapt to the ground condition at Wankhede: Shardul

After a much-needed win in opposition to Himachal Pradesh, Mumbai will transfer to the Wankhede Stadium for its subsequent Ranji Trophy outing in opposition to Pondicherry, and captain Shardul Thakur believes that adaptability would be the key.

Since January 2024, Mumbai has performed simply twice on the Wankhede — in a gaggle league fixture in opposition to Uttar Pradesh and the Ranji Trophy ultimate final yr — and most popular the MCA-BKC Floor as its ‘dwelling base’.

However this time round, with the Mumbai Cricket Affiliation allotting the subsequent sport to the enduring venue, the gamers must regroup shortly. “There may be not a lot distinction within the soil at Wankhede. However when it comes to floor circumstances, we all know that Wankhede has a sand-based (outfield). So, when it comes to adaptation, that might be key for all 11 gamers when they’re fielding,” Shardul stated.

“They only must be conscious that the bottom floor has modified. So no matter their particular person preparations are, we simply must be ready as a workforce whereas switching to sand-based floor from a standard floor.”

Regardless of being a constant performer, an India-A berth has eluded Shams Mulani, however Shardul is assured that the spin-bowling all-rounder’s exhausting work will finally repay.

“India is a giant nation. We have to perceive that solely 15 individuals can play for India and solely 15 individuals can play for India-A. That takes the depend to 30. And we now have obtained tons of of fine gamers within the nation. So, he’ll get his due sooner or later. He simply must be affected person,” Shardul stated.