Vidarbha's Rajneesh Gurbani to be picked by the top IPL side?

While the rest of the Vidarbha team were hung-over the fact that they had won the Ranji Trophy title, pacer Rajneesh Gurbani checked out of the hotel to Mumbai in the early hours of the day. The young pacer, who has had all the heads rolling this year has picked up 39 wickets, making him a sensation in the domestic circuit.

The right-arm pacer was quietly travelling to Mumbai to try his hand at the chance to play for the IPL side Mumbai Indians. Cricketing fraternity went gaga over the fact that the Vidarbha pacer’s feat in the finals of the tournament, where he picked up a hat-trick at the most crucial juncture for his team against a mighty opposition Delhi.

IPL champions have called the youngster for a trial

It was only until the Sportstar contacted the pacer, the fans came to know that the right-arm pacer is going to a trial with the Mumbai Indians. The youngster —who was waiting at the boarding arena inside the airport — laughed and softly replied, “haan, matlab, wohi… (you know)…”. A couple of seconds later, Gurbani added: “Yes, I have been called for the trials in Mumbai. Let’s see how it goes.” he said to Sportstar.

Who will be retained?

Mumbai Indians have always come calling for youngsters, who have proved their worth in the domestic format. In the last two seasons, the franchise from Mumbai has given an opportunity to the Pandya brothers, while also giving a chance to Delhi’s Nitish Rana.

Hardik, the younger of the Pandya brothers, has become a household name after shining for India in the limited overs format. However, one thing that is certain for the Vidarbha pacer is that he would get to play in the Indian Premier League following a strong show in the Ranji Trophy.

It is, however, yet to be seen if the youngster would join the Mumbai Indians after a fantastic season with Vidarbha in the domestic arena.

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