Darshan Nalkande Joins Vidarbha Squad for Ranji Trophy Semifinal Showdown

Fast bowler Darshan Nalkande has been included in Vidarbha's squad to face Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy semifinal. He replaced the injured Shubham Kapse. The match, a repeat of last year's final, will be played at the VCA Stadium. Vidarbha beat Tamil Nadu in the quarterfinals.

Fast bowler Darshan Nalkande joined Vidarbha's 17-member squad as they prepare to take on defending champions Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy semifinal starting February 17. His inclusion comes after Shubham Kapse, originally part of the team, was ruled out due to injury.

This matchup is a repeat of last year's final, underlining the competitive history between Vidarbha and Mumbai in India's premier domestic competition. Hosted at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha, the semifinal promises intense action as both teams vie for a spot in the final.

Vidarbha has been formidable this season, maintaining an unbeaten streak and defeating Tamil Nadu in the quarterfinals by 198 runs. Their squad, led by captain Akshay Wadkar, looks to continue its winning momentum against cricket powerhouse Mumbai.

(With inputs from agencies.)