Shreyas Iyer Buys Rs 2.9 Crore Apartment; Rahane to Lead Mumbai in Irani Cup
Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer and his mother have recently purchased a luxurious apartment in Mumbai’s Worli area for a whopping Rs 2.9 crore. The 525-square-foot apartment is located on the second floor of Triveni Industrial CHSL in Adarsh Nagar. The transaction was registered on September 19, 2024, according to property registration documents accessed by Zapkey.
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced its squad for the upcoming Irani Cup 2024, which will be played from October 1 to 5 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane will lead the team against the Rest of India.
Rahane, who played a crucial role in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy triumph, returns to captain the side after skipping the Duleep Trophy 2024. He will be joined by opener Prithvi Shaw, who is set to make an impact after a successful stint in the County Championship.
The match will be crucial for both Shaw and Iyer, as they aim to revive their international careers with strong domestic performances. Shaw, eager to showcase his potential after impressing in county cricket, and Iyer, under scrutiny following recent struggles in red-ball cricket, are eyeing this game as a stepping stone back to the Indian national team.
The Mumbai squad also includes young talents like Musheer Khan, who lit up the Duleep Trophy with his performances recently, and experienced campaigners like Siddhesh Lad and Shams Mulani. Hardik Tamore and Sidhaant Addhatrao have been selected as the two wicketkeepers, while the formidable bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur returns to red-ball cricket, likely eyeing a spot in India’s plans for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
In a major boost, Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube could also join the team if they are released from their India duties. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that Sarfaraz, who is part of India’s squad for the second Test against Bangladesh, will be released to play for Mumbai in the Irani Cup if he is not selected for the Test.
The match will be especially significant for Rahane, who continues to be a reliable presence in domestic cricket and is instrumental in Mumbai’s success. He will be hoping to lead the team to victory, with the experienced Iyer and promising Shaw providing key contributions.
