Maharashtra cricket fans! The Maharashtra Cricket Team gears up for the 2024 season with a new squad, a determined coach, and a hunger for victory. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the team, including a full list of players, the head coach and captain, upcoming grounds, and the much-anticipated fixture schedule.
The Maharashtra cricket team is a state cricket team that represents the Maharashtra state in domestic cricket of India. It is governed by Maharashtra Cricket Association. It plays its home matches at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Maharashtra Cricket Team Players, Current squad
This is Maharashtra team for Haryana Ranji Team, Maharashtra Cricket Team Players for other Tournament like Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Maharashtra Cricket Team Players with international caps are listed in bold..
| Name | Birth date | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | ||||
| Ankit Bawne | 17 December 1992 (age 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Vice-captain |
| Kedar Jadhav | 26 March 1985 (age 39) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Captain |
| Om Bhosale | 23 November 1999 (age 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | |
| Siddharth Mhatre | 29 August 2000 (age 23) | Left-handed | Right-arm off break | |
| Naushad Shaikh | 15 October 1991 (age 32) | Right-handed | ||
| Pawan Shah | 4 September 1999 (age 24) | Right-handed | ||
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 31 January 1997 (age 27) | Right-handed | Plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL | |
| All-rounders | ||||
| Azim Kazi | 14 October 1993 (age 30) | Left-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | |
| Kaushal Tambe | 14 October 2002 (age 21) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | |
| Ashay Palkar | 1 September 1989 (age 34) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Siddhesh Veer | 21 February 2001 (age 23) | Right-handed | ||
| Arshin Kulkarni | 15 February 2005 (age 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Plays for Lucknow Super Giantsin IPL |
| Wicket-keepers | ||||
| Nikhil Naik | 9 November 1994 (age 29) | Right-handed | ||
| Dhanraj Shinde | 9 September 1999 (age 24) | Right-handed | ||
| Mandar Bhandari | 15 June 1994 (age 29) | Right-handed | ||
| Spin Bowlers | ||||
| Hitesh Walunj | 3 April 1993 (age 31) | Right-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | |
| Prashant Solanki | 22 February 2000 (age 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL |
| Vicky Ostwal | 1 September 2002 (age 21) | Right-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | Plays for Delhi Capitalsin IPL |
| Satyajeet Bachhav | 28 November 1992 (age 31) | Right-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | |
| Pace Bowlers | ||||
| Pradeep Dadhe | 13 September 1994 (age 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Manoj Ingale | 26 June 1994 (age 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | 28 August 1997 (age 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Sachin Bhosale | 2 January 1998 (age 26) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | |
| Rajvardhan Hangargekar | 10 November 2002 (age 21) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL |
Updated as on 2 April 2024
Support staff
Maharashtra cricket team’s coaching staff are:
- Head coach: Santosh Jedhe
- Bowling Coach: Shadab Jakati
- Assistant coach: Akshay Tandale
- Physio: Vaibhav Daga
- Trainer: Mahesh Patil
Who is Captain of Maharashtra Cricket Team?
Maharashtra Cricket Team Led by captain Kedar Jadhav.
Maharashtra Cricket Team Grounds
Maharashtra cricket team has this grounds in Maharashtra.
MCA Stadium MCA International Stadium
Maharashtra Cricket Team Next Fixtures 2024
Will be Updated Soon.
Maharashtra Cricket Team History
The Maharashtra cricket team boasts a rich history in Indian domestic cricket. They were one of the original participants in the prestigious Ranji Trophy, taking the field for the first time in the 1934-35 season.
Early Triumphs and Enduring Legacy
Captained by the legendary D.B. Deodhar in their inaugural match, Maharashtra narrowly missed out on victory against Bombay. However, their determination paid off in the following years. They secured back-to-back Ranji Trophy titles in 1939-40 and 1940-41, defeating the United Provinces and Madras respectively. These early triumphs cemented Maharashtra’s place as a force to be reckoned with in domestic cricket.
A Consistent Performer
While they haven’t been able to replicate their initial success in terms of Ranji Trophy wins, Maharashtra has remained a consistent performer. As of February 2021, they have participated in over 395 Ranji Trophy matches, emerging victorious in 98 and finishing runner-up on three occasions. The 1970-71, 1992-93, and 2013-14 seasons saw them narrowly miss out on the championship title.
Beyond the Ranji Trophy
Maharashtra’s cricketing prowess extends beyond the Ranji Trophy. They secured a win in the 1994-95 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the premier domestic one-day tournament, for the West Zone. Additionally, they clinched their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a T20 tournament, in the 2009-10 season.
Home Ground Advantage
Historically, Maharashtra played its home matches at venues like the Poona Gymkhana Ground and the Nehru Stadium in Pune. However, with the Maharashtra Cricket Association constructing their own international-standard stadium in Gahunje, the team now enjoys the home ground advantage of the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
A New Chapter with the Maharashtra Premier League
The Maharashtra Cricket Association recently took a significant step by launching its own franchise league, the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL), in 2023. This six-team tournament provides a platform for budding cricketers in the state and further strengthens Maharashtra’s cricketing ecosystem.
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