Talk about finishing your career on a high. Who would know this better than Akshay Wadkar, who has announced his retirement from first-class cricket right after leading Vidarbha to their third Ranji Trophy title. The final against Kerala, led by Sachin Baby, ended in a draw, but Vidarbha claimed India’s premier domestic title based on a crucial first-innings lead. Wadkar, who has been an integral part of the Vidarbha squad, capped off his career in the best possible manner—lifting the prestigious Ranji Trophy.
Akshay Wadkar’s final words as Vidarbha captain
Wadkar’s leadership played a key role in Vidarbha’s title-winning campaign. Reflecting on the journey, he lauded his teammates for their commitment throughout the season. “Everyone worked hard throughout, and we’re all very happy. Last year, we lost the final, so we prepared during the monsoon itself. Every individual worked on improving their game. There are four Vidarbha batters among the top-ten run-getters this season. Harsh Dubey is the highest wicket-taker. Yash and Danish can turn a game around,” he said in the post-match presentation.
Ranji Trophy Final: VID vs KER
Vidarbha put up a strong performance in the final, scoring 379 in the first innings and securing a crucial 37-run lead by dismissing Kerala for 342. In the second innings, Vidarbha reached 375 for 9 before the match ended in a draw. The batting efforts of Karun Nair and Danish Malewar were instrumental, with Wadkar acknowledging their impact.
“Danish added 215 [with Nair] 2番目のチケットでも、重要な瞬間から。彼は硬さを示した。それぞれの最初のクラスのクリケット選手は、ランジトロフィーを上げることを夢見ています、そして私たちはその夢を実現しました「ワドカルが追加されました。
Wadkar’s contribution to Vidarbha cricket has been notable. In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, he was the third-highest run-getter for his side, scoring 722 runs in 18 innings at an average of 45.12, including two centuries and two fifties. Over his first-class career, Wadkar amassed 3,865 runs from 61 matches at an impressive average of 48.92, with 11 centuries and 19 half-centuries.
Vidarbha’s Third Ranji Trophy Triumph
Vidarbha had previously lifted the Ranji Trophy in 2017-18 and 2018-19, marking their rise in Indian domestic cricket. With Wadkar now stepping away, Vidarbha will look to build on this victory and continue their dominance in the seasons to come. Karun Nair is touted to lead Vidarbha from next season onwards!
“It’s a dream-come-true moment. We lost the final last year. Akshay bhai is retiring, so for him, it’s a big thing. In the off-season, I worked on my fitness and skills. This is a result of all that. I have a simple plan: take it one game at a time. I try to bowl in the right areas. I wouldn’t call myself a bowling allrounder; rather, I’m a batting allrounder. I love batting! The end goal is to play for India, and I don’t want to complicate things thinking about it from now. I’ll start [preparing] もうすぐ「Ranji Trophy 2024/25厳しいDubeyプレーヤーは言った
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