Andhra xi

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Hanuma Vihari has stepped down as the Andhra captain for the rest of the Ranji Trophy season. After leading the team to a draw against Bengal in the opening round, Vihari has passed on the captaincy to Ricky Bhui, who will now helm the side in upcoming fixtures, starting with the clash against Mumbai at the Sharad Pawar Academy, Mumbai.

Vihari, a seasoned cricketer, continues to be a vital part of the Andhra XI, contributing with both his batting prowess and experience on the field. Despite relinquishing the captaincy, Vihari's commitment to the team remains evident as Andhra faces Mumbai in their Group B encounter.

Ricky Bhui, who impressed with a remarkable score of 175 against Bengal, earning him his 15th first-class hundred, takes over the leadership responsibilities. In contrast, Vihari had a decent outing with the bat, managing 51 in the only innings against Bengal. Vihari's captaincy tenure last season saw Andhra reaching the knockout stage, where they faced defeat against Madhya Pradesh in the quarter-final.