Not Disappointed About Missing IPL, Happy to Get Another Year to Understand T20 Format: Musheer Khan

An IPL contract may be at the top of cricketers' bucket lists, but Mumbai's Ranji Trophy hero Musheer Khan is relieved that he went unsold during last year's player auction since it allows him more time to "understand" the T20 format.

Musheer broke Sachin's record -

The 19-year-old, who became the youngest Mumbai batter to score a century in a Ranji final, surpassing the famous Sachin Tendulkar, was optimistic about having an impact in the IPL in due course.

My name is not in the IPL. But I don't feel disappointed. My father tells me to play Test cricket and play for Team India. IPL will eventually happen, if not today then tomorrow.
~Musheer told PTI Video recalling the words of his father and formative coach Naushad

It's good that I got another year to prepare for the IPL. I will understand T20 cricket more, and how I should prepare for this format.
~said Musheer, who has so far played just five First-Class matches

Musheer dominated both ICC U-19 & Ranji Trophy -

Musheer has left a mark in the Ranji final against Vidarbha, scoring 136 in the second innings to enable Mumbai to set a monumental total of 538. It eventually helped Mumbai win its 42nd Ranji Trophy title, extending its record.

Musheer was understandably inspired by his elder brother Sarfaraz, who made his debut for India in the third Test against England in Rajkot last month.

I am really inspired by my brother because of his dedication and the way he bats. Our batting style is similar. He told me before the game to think of it as a normal match and not to take too much pressure.

From the outside, it may feel like a normal match but on the field, we feel pressure. He told me to back up my skills and follow the process.
~he added

Musheer - 'Future of Indian Cricket'

Musheer, who was also the leading run-scorer in the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year, scoring two hundred, was overjoyed after Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy for the first time in eight years.

It's a matter of pride that we have amassed 42 titles. Many great players have played here . I feel very proud that I have played for Mumbai and won a championship.

I also want to thank the Mumbai Cricket Association and congratulate them because they have provided us with a lot of support. I hope they continue to back us in the same way.
~he said

The elegant right-hander lauded veteran pacer Dhawal Kulkarni has also retired after the Ranji Trophy final.

The support he has given to Mumbai cricket, the things he has done for Mumbai, it's incredible. The speech he gave ahead of the final was a real motivation for all of us.

It was his last match. We were emotional and we wanted to win the trophy as a gift to Dhawal bhai. We wanted him to leave happily. He took the last wicket of the match and everything came out perfectly.
~he noted