Irani Cup Vihari to lead Rest of India (ROI) against Saurashtra

NEW DELHI: Right-handed batter Hanuma Vihari will lead the Rest of India (ROI) side against 2019-20 Ranji Trophy champions Saurashtra in the Irani Cup 2022 clash, scheduled to be held from October 1-5 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.

The BCCI on Wednesday announced the squad for the Irani Cup, which has made its return after three years. The prestigious tournament could not be played in the previous two seasons because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Young Delhi batter and India's 2022 Under-19 World Cup winning captain Yash Dhull has been also selected in the squad. After a century on debut in both the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy, he will look to strengthen his red-ball credentials at the Irani Cup.

The 19-year-old has already racked up 770 runs in nine first-class innings, with four centuries, including a best of 200 not out. He will pitch for a berth in a strong middle order, consisting of Vihari, the in-form Sarfaraz Khan and KS Bharat, the first-choice wicketkeeper. IANS

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