14 September,2023 06:42 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Raju Kulkarni
Former India pacer and Mumbai chief selector Raju Kulkarni made it clear that his selection committee is looking at left-arm spinner and batting all-rounder Shams Mulani as a future captain. On Tuesday, Mulani was announced as Mumbai skipper for the Bapuna Cup T20 Invitation Tournament to be played from September 23 in Nagpur.
"Shams is a senior player and we are trying him out as a captain. Recently Dhawal [Kulkarni] led the Mumbai team in the Buchi Babu tournament. Shams has captaincy experience under his belt as he led Mumbai U-19 as well as the U-23 team," Kulkarni told mid-day.com on Tuesday.
Shams Mulani and Ajinkya Rahane (right) during the last Ranji Trophy season. PIC/Ashish Raje
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Kulkarni added that Mulani will shoulder the responsibility as vice-captain when experienced batsman Ajinkya Rahane returns to the team ahead of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy starting on October 16 in Jaipur.
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"When we pick the Mumbai team for the Mushtaq Ali Trophy, there will be a clear message for the team that Ajinkya will lead and Shams will be his deputy; will also learn the tricks of captaincy under Ajinkya's leadership," Kulkarni remarked.
