Maharashtra has announced a 16-member squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Baroda, which will begin on January 23 at the Golf Club Ground in Nasik. The team is led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and has had a tough run in the tournament so far. With three defeats, one win, and a draw from their five matches, Maharashtra finds itself in a challenging position at the second-to-last spot in their group. The team has lost to Mumbai, Odisha, and Services, but managed to secure a victory against Meghalaya.
The squad includes a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, with Ruturaj Gaikwad captaining the side. Other notable players include Siddhesh Veer, Pavan Shah, Yash Kshirsagar, and Siddharth Mhatre. The team also has wicketkeepers Saurabh Nawale and Dhanraj Shinde, who will play key roles in the match. The bowling attack includes Prashant Solanki, Rajneesh Gurbani, and Mukesh Choudhary, among others, all of whom will need to step up and deliver strong performances to turn their season around.
Maharashtra will be hoping to bounce back from their previous losses and build on their lone win against Meghalaya. With the next match against Tripura on the horizon, this clash with Baroda presents an important opportunity for the team to improve their standing and regain some momentum in the tournament. The squad’s performance in the upcoming match will be crucial to their hopes of climbing up the group rankings and making a stronger push for the knockout stages.