School cricket: Aditya's six-wicket haul sinks Don Bosco

Left-arm spinner Aditya Doiphode's six-wicket haul helped IES Raja Shivaji bundle out Don Bosco (Matunga) for 79 in 22.5 overs on Day One of the third round match in the Giles Shield Elite Division at Cross Maidan yesterday.

Left-arm spinner Aditya Doiphode's six-wicket haul helped IES Raja Shivaji bundle out Don Bosco (Matunga) for 79 in 22.5 overs on Day One of the third round match in the Giles Shield Elite Division at Cross Maidan yesterday.


Aditya Doiphode

Aditya returned figures of 8.5-3-14-6 to restrict the Matunga side for less than 80 in the first innings. Earlier, Raja Shivaji were bowled out for 193 in the first essay. At close of play, Raja Shivaji were three for no loss.

Despite being praised for his abilities, the 13-year-old doesn't want to pursue career in cricket. "If I don't achieve anything in cricket, I won't be disappointed. I want to become a commando like my dad," Aditya told MiD DAY.

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