Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament

[vvvslaxman]

Prithvi Shaw set for Maharashtra debut in Buchi Babu Tournament

Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to play his first professional game since his elbow injury during IPL 2025

 

 

Prithvi Shaw has been picked in Maharashtra's 17-member squad for the All India Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Chennai from August 18 to September 9. This will be Shaw's first tournament for Maharashtra, after his move from Mumbai in July.

 

Shaw joined Maharashtra after requesting a no-objection certificate from Mumbai, who had dropped him dropped from their Ranji Trophy squad in 2024-25 due to poor fitness and lack of discipline.

 

The Maharashtra squad, captained by Ankit Bawne, also includes Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is set to play his first professional game since his elbow injury during IPL 2025. Gaikwad had played for India A during an intra-squad warm-up match ahead of India's Test series in England.

 

 

However, Gaikwad and wicketkeeper Saurabh Nawale will likely leave after Maharashtra's first game to link up with the West Zone squad in Bengaluru for the Duleep Trophy. A direct entry into the semi-finals means West Zone's first game will begin on September 4.

 

Ayush Mhatre named Mumbai captain

 

Ayush Mhatre, who captained India Under-19 during their recent tour of England, will lead Mumbai in the Buchi Babu Tournament. Mhatre, 18, had a memorable IPL 2025 with Chennai Super Kings after being called up as Gaikwad's injury replacement. He was also the leading run-scorer (340 in four innings) in the U-19 Tests in England.

 

Mumbai's squad includes Sarfaraz Khan and his brother Musheer, who had suffered "a fracture in the neck region" in a road accident in September last year and missed the domestic season. His lone appearance since his recovery was for Punjab Kings, in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

 

Maharashtra Squad: Ankit Bawane (capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prithvi Shaw, Siddhesh Veer, Sachin Dhas, Arshin Kulkarni, Harshal Kate, Siddharth Mhatre, Saurabh Nawale (wk), Mandar Bhandari (wk), Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, Pradeep Dadhe, Vicky Ostwal, Hitesh Walunj, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar.

 

Mumbai squad: Ayush Mhatre (capt), Musheer Khan, Divyansh Saxena, Sarfaraz Khan, Suved Parkar (vc), Pragnesh Kanpillewar, Harsh Aghav, Sairaj Patil, Aakash Parkar, Aakash Anand (wk), Hardik Tamore (wk), Shreyas Gurav, Yash Dicholkar, Himanshu Singh, Royston Dias, Sylvester DâEUR(tm)Souza, Irfan Umair

[Chakdephatte]

Name does not sound serious

[vvvslaxman]

2 hours ago, Chakdephatte said:

Name does not sound serious

This is one of the oldest tournament in Indian domestic.  Buchi Babu Naidu is the father of Madras cricket as per history.  Originally started in 1909. Then they changed the name in the 1960s. Originally conceived to showcase domestic talent against Britishers. 

[tapandrun]

On 8/15/2025 at 3:45 PM, vvvslaxman said:

This is one of the oldest tournament in Indian domestic.  Buchi Babu Naidu is the father of Madras cricket as per history.  Originally started in 1909. Then they changed the name in the 1960s. Originally conceived to showcase domestic talent against Britishers. 

Younger player would wait for this tournament before ipl is was the place where young player can showcase tehir talent and make some noise for themselves.

And may be some top Ind player take part as it was mostly off season.

 

Its invitation based, they will send invitation to various boards and boards with interest will send their teams. Early mansoon season batters can test themselves in overcast conditions. 

[Lone Wolf]

On 8/15/2025 at 5:18 PM, vvvslaxman said:

Royston Dias, Sylvester DâEUR(tm)Souza

Damn who are these guys in Bambai Squad?

[vvvslaxman]

7 minutes ago, Lone Wolf said:

Damn who are these guys in Bambai Squad?

No idea. But i know Sachin Dhas. Very highly impressive in Under-19 world cup , 2024.

[figo6762]

The ball was moving around yday …  strong breeze on all the venues .. great conditions .. sarfaraz scored a ton .. wanna see Shaw has really improved . He claims so .. watch tomm 

[Chaos]

Who is this buchi babu? 

[vvvslaxman]

Vicky Ostwal 3 for 57. He was an impressive player in 2022 U19 world cup. 

[vvvslaxman]

Sai Sudarshan ruled out. Hence pradosh Ranjan paul led TN who made 73. Prabhsimran 69.

[vvvslaxman]

Is cricinfo covering? Wisden is covering

 

https://www.wisden.com/cricket-news/buchi-babu-trophy-2025-round-1-sarfaraz-khan-round-up-all-action-from-day-one

[Lord]

23 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said:

Sai Sudarshan ruled out. Hence pradosh Ranjan paul led TN who made 73. Prabhsimran 69.

 

Pradosh Ranjan needs to be in scheme of things. Also made a ton in SA for India A

[vvvslaxman]

32 minutes ago, Lord said:

 

Pradosh Ranjan needs to be in scheme of things. Also made a ton in SA for India A

Yea. Need more A tour preferably to Australia.

[figo6762]

Shaw score 100 but gets out in the most ridiculous fashion .. steps out to a leggie trying to swat over mid wicket.. gets stumped .. missed ball by a mile .. don’t know what’s the deal with these shaw’s and Sarfaraz’s ..