Ranji Trophy 2022: Baroda star Vishnu Solanki braves the odds – Baroda’s Vishnu Solanki put on a brave face and scored a fighting century as Baroda took a huge 1st innings lead against Chandigarh in their ongoing Ranji Trophy clash in Bhubhaneshwar. Solanki had lost his newborn child just days back but returned to feature in the second game of the season, scoring a potentially match-winning knock, showcasing his grit and determination. Follow Insidesport.in for all Ranji Trophy live updates.
Ranji Trophy 2022: Baroda star Vishnu Solanki braves the odds, scores century after loss of new born daughter; WV Raman lauds effort
Vikram Solanki braved all odds and put on a show of grit and determination to score a fine hundred in match two of the Ranji Trophy on Friday. Solanki, who came to bat at No.5, scored a fine 104 off 165 balls. His valiant hundred featured 12 boundaries and the Baroda batter got able support from opener Jyotsnil Singh. Jyotssnil scored a well-paced 96 before being run out as Baroda dominated the Chandigarh bowling attack.
Solanki was in Bhubaneswar along with his Baroda teammates when he received the unfortunate news. He then flew back to Vadodara to attend the funeral of his daughter. However, three days later, Solanki took a flight back to Bhubaneswar and joined up with his teammates ahead of the game against CHandigarh.
Saurashtra’s wicketkeeper, batter Sheldon Jackson hailed Solanki for braving his personal tragedy to score a century in the Ranji Trophy game. “What a player. Has to be the toughest player I have known. A big salute to Vishnu and his family by no means this is easy. Wish you many more hundreds and a lot of success,” Jackson tweeted.
What a player . Has to be the toughest player i have known. A big salute to vishnu and his family by no means this is easy🙏 wish you many more hundreds and alot of success 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/i6u7PXfY4g
— Sheldon Jackson (@ShelJackson27) February 25, 2022
“Story of a Cricketer who lost his newborn daughter a few days ago. He attends the funeral and gets back to represent his team to get a hundred. His name may not make social media “likes”, but for me #vishnoosolanki is a real-life hero. An inspiration,” Baroda Cricket Association CEO Shishir Hattangadi also tweeted.
#vishnusolanki I have not met you, not seen you play and don’t know you at all.. But I doff my hat to you for the commitment and passion you have displayed in the wake of a personal tragedy.. May you and your tribe grow..#RanjiTrophy2022. @BCCI @BCCIdomestic #CricketTwitter
— WV Raman (@wvraman) February 26, 2022
Former Indian batsman WV Raman also lauded Solanki’s efforts and lauded his commitment and passion. He tweeted, “I have not met you, not seen you play and don’t know you at all. But I doff my hat to you for the commitment and passion you have displayed in the wake of a personal tragedy. May you and your tribe grow.”
Ranji Trophy 2022: Baroda star Vishnu Solanki braves the odds, scores century after loss of new born daughter; WV Raman lauds effort
