Wakhare calls it a day

This was Wakhare's third Ranji triumph with the Vidarbha team. He played key roles in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 finals.

Wakhare was presented with a silver salver by VCA president, Justice Vinay Deshpande (former judge of the Bombay High Court).secretary, Sanjay Badkas, treasurer CA. Arjun Phatak, VCA joint-secretary Gautam Kale, CADC chairman Prashant Vaidya and a host of other VCA officials as well as Wakhare's past and current teammates were present.

"I am very happy to finish my career on this winning note. There couldn't have been a better occasion," said a teary-eyed Wakhare who is Vidarbha all-time highest wicket taker among spinners.

His former captain Faiz Fazal, under whose leadership Vidarbha had won the Ranji Trophy twice, played a glowing tribute to Wakhare. "He is one of the best off-spinners in the country. He bowled his heart out for Vidarbha. I couldn't have asked for more as a captain. I wish him all the best," Fazal said.