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Shams Mulani stays patient and focused on India call-up
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News18•13-10-2026, 18:00
Shams Mulani stays patient and focused on India call-up
- •Mumbai all-rounder Shams Mulani remains patient and focused on domestic cricket while hoping for a maiden senior national team call-up.
- •Mulani played a crucial role in India A's 1-0 series win against Australia A, taking seven wickets in the first game and grinding out a resilient 29 off 131 balls in the second.
- •The 29-year-old continued his strong form into the Ranji Trophy, contributing with both bat and ball to help Mumbai win their season opener against Chandigarh by an innings and 155 runs.
- •Mulani emphasized that playing for Mumbai brings immense pressure due to strong bench strength, forcing him to never take any game for granted.
- •Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad noted that both Mulani and pacer Tushar Deshpande are at the right age and highly motivated to represent India at the senior level.
Key Questions Answered
Shams Mulani took seven wickets in the first game at Puducherry to help India A win by 162 runs, and scored 29 runs off 131 balls in the second match to secure a draw.
Mulani scored 39 runs and took three wickets for 69 runs, helping Mumbai win their season opener by an innings and 155 runs at the Wankhede Stadium.
Siddhesh Lad stated that both Mulani and Tushar Deshpande are at the right age, highly motivated, mentally ready, and possess the potential to represent India at the senior level.
