Lucknow: With heavy rains playing spoil sport, the highly coveted Irani Cup which was supposed to be hosted by Mumbai from October 1 to 5, has been shifted to Lucknow. The news has been confirmed by a top source from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
As per latest reportage, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) is looking forward to hosting the game. It is pertinent to mention that the Irani Cup is always played between the Ranji Trophy Champions and the Rest of India (ROI) Squad, which is picked by the national selectors.
42-time Ranji Winners Mumbai will play the ROI. Mumbai led by Ajinkya Rahane had defeated Vidarbha to lift the Ranji Trophy after a pulsating final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Irani Cup has been played since 1962. Rest of India has won it 30 times, Mumbai has won it 14 times.
