Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw Retains Captaincy, Ruturaj Gaikwad To Play Under Him

Prithvi Shaw will continue to lead Maharashtra. Photo: PTI

Prithvi Shaw has been retained as Maharashtra's captain despite Ruturaj Gaikwad making his return for their next Ranji Trophy game against Jharkhand. Ruturaj missed the first game of the season due to his India A commitments. Shaw-led Maharashtra made a winning start in the away game against Services. Opting to bat first, Services put on a total of 333 on the board, with Shaw scoring 70 in the first innings. Domestic cricket legend Ankit Bawne scored 118 off 248 balls in the total while Vicky Ostwal slammed a half-century.

Hitesh Walunj took a five-fer as Maharashtra bowled out Services for 227, taking the first-innings lead. Bawne scored 48 in the second innings as Maharashtra were bowled out for 141, setting a targetof 248 for the home team.

Vicky shone with the ball in the second innings and took a five-fer as they bowled out the home team for 120 to register a 127-run win. Bawne was awarded the Player of the Match award for his heroics.

Ruturaj Gaikwad is likely to retain his spot in ODI team. Photo: AP

Ruturaj, who was part of the ODI series against West Indies, is…

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