Raghuvanshi sheds self-doubts in style
Mumbai cricketer Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored his maiden First Class century during a Ranji Trophy match against Haryana, overcoming personal doubts about his red-ball cricket abilities. The performance follows his success in the IPL and marks a significant milestone in his transition to longer-format cricket.
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The story highlights the psychological pressures faced by professional athletes as they navigate different formats of the game and the importance of mentorship in career development.
Raghuvanshi sheds self-doubts in style left Raghuvanshi EMMANUAL YOGINI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/9fzie6/article71627041.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/11908_26_10_2026_16_17_26_1_IMG_8091.JPEG EMMANUAL YOGINI Mumbai’s Angkrish Raghuvanshi celebrates after scoring a century on the first day of Ranji Trophy Match between Mumbai and Haryana at the MCA BKC Ground in Mumbai on Monday, October 26, 2026. Photo: Emmanual Yogini/ The Hindu Mumbai: For someone in his third season of First Class cricket, with just five appearances to show for it, a maiden century can mean more than a three-figure score. In Mumbai’s fiercely competitive cricket circuit, despite having proven his credentials in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Angkrish Raghuvanshi had begun to question whether he possessed the game for the longer format. On Monday, the Mumbai opener answered those doubts with a fluent 114 against Haryana in the Ranji Trophy at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground, laying the foundation for his team’s commanding position on the opening day.
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