When Mumbai became champions,
All-rounder Tanush Kotian has caught the attention of the selectors with his brilliant performance in the Irani Trophy match. Tanush Karunakar Kotian, who scored a fifty in the first innings, a century in the second innings and took three wickets, has emerged as an excellent all-rounder.
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Earlier, Tanush had shown brilliant performance in Ranji Trophy also. Mumbai became the champion and Tanush was awarded the title of Player of the Tournament. Kotian, who made his Ranji debut against Saurashtra in 2018-19, is considered an excellent all-rounder.(When Mumbai became champions)
Mumbai team player Tanush Kotian, champion of Irani Trophy at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Dainik Bhaskar Talked to.
This picture is of the champion Mumbai team of Irani Trophy in Lucknow.
Question: How important was this match? How do Iranians view the trophy win?
answer: This game was quite tough for us. It was fun playing the Irani Trophy match. After a long time, 27 years, we have won the Irani Trophy. When the Mumbai team became Ranji champion, it seemed that now the Irani Trophy will also come to us.
Everyone was working for this. The support staff has also done a very good job, has backed us all. Tushar and Musheer also suffered injuries, but everyone worked together so that we could lift the trophy. Thank God.(When Mumbai became champions)
This picture is of Tanush Karunakar Kotian with the Irani trophy.
Question: You made a good partnership with Sarfaraz in the first innings. What was your mindset during the match?
answer: The team was in a difficult situation in the first innings. We knew we had to give a big target. Initially the thought was to score around 500 runs. I was out for 64 runs in the first innings, but Sarfaraz played brilliantly.
Our innings faltered in the second innings. It was in our mind to give maximum time on the pitch. Kept playing on this basis and got a chance to complete a century.(When Mumbai became champions)
Tanush Kotian said that he is preparing for Team India.
Question: The turn on the wicket was good on the fourth-fifth day. How do you see it?
answer:Ikana wicket is very good, enjoyed playing here. It was a completely flat wicket. The wicket started turning on the fourth and fifth days. This happens in test matches. There is a problem when the ball starts turning, but we kept the match under control.
Nothing like this was on my mind in the partnership with Sarfaraz. What was in my mind was to move ahead by just scoring small runs. If there is a good partnership, the bowlers will give us a chance to score runs.(When Mumbai became champions)
Mumbai team has become the champion of Irani Trophy after 27 years.
Question: What does Ajinkya learn from Rahane or senior players? How do they motivate?
answer: It is very good for us if Ajinkya Rahane stays in the team. Ajju Dada is senior. Shardul Thakur is also in the team, he backs us. This sends messages to us. Let’s support, so that we can play better cricket. Along with motivating, they also teach to enhance and improve skills.(When Mumbai became champions)
Tanush Kotian expressing happiness over Mumbai becoming Irani Trophy champions.
Question: Who do you consider as your idol? What are your plans for the future?
answer, I idolize my dad. He has done a lot for me. He has worked very hard for me. Irani Trophy means a lot to me, I did as good a job as I could.
It was very hot for 5 days, but it was fun playing on the ground. Ranji matches are yet to be played. I will try to perform well in it. I am busy preparing myself for Team India.
After scoring a century, Tanush was hugged by his teammate Mohit Awasthi.
Ranji Player of the tournament in the trophy Tanush took 7 wickets in the final of Ranji Trophy. He got three wickets in the first innings and 4 wickets in the second innings. Apart from this, Tanush took 4-4 wickets in the semi-finals and quarter-finals. He also played an excellent inning of 89 runs in the semi-finals. He scored a century in the quarter finals. Then he got the title of Player of the Tournament.(When Mumbai became champions)
Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw and Tanush with the trophy in the dressing room.
How has been Tanush Kotian’s journey? 26 year old right handed batsman Tanush bowls off break with his right hand only. Tanush took 88 wickets in 30 matches in first class cricket. Made the record of taking 5 wickets twice.
Along with this, he also has 1451 runs in his account. The highest score was 120 runs. Has scored two centuries and 13 fifties. Has taken 20 wickets in 19 List A matches. Has scored 90 runs while batting 9 times. Tanush has 28 wickets in his name in 24 T-20 matches.(When Mumbai became champions)
