Mumbai batter Musheer Khan has been phenomenal in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final. A 136-run 2nd innings knock from the youngster has propelled Mumbai to a commanding position in the game against Vidarbha. Musheer broke a long standing record held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar en route to 136 runs.
Musheer Khan reveals brother Sarfaraz’s advice
Musheer Khan reveals that his brother Sarfaraz asked him to continue playing the way he was. Sarfaraz had a memorable IND vs ENG Test series, starring with the bat consistently. Musheer’s conversation with his brother happened on Day 3 after the batter scored his fifty.
“My brother told me to continue playing like how I was. He asked me to be patient after I got my fifty. He told me to survive as long as I can. He asked me to bat the next day in the same way I played today,” Musheer Khan says.
Father Naushad’s gesture from stands as Musheer scores ton
As Musheer brought up his half-century, Musheer Khan’s father gestured from the stands. Naushad Khan is seen gesturing to his son from the stands to continue playing.
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Musheer Khan breaks Sachin’s record
The 19-year-old broke a 29 year record in the Ranji Final. He went on to become the youngest batter ever from Mumbai to hit a century in the finals of the Ranji. The previous record stood for 29 years with the great Sachin Tendulkar. The Indian legend hammered a stunning ton at the age of 21 years.