If I keep performing, I will get a chance: Shams Mulani

Published - 18 Oct 2025, 19:37 IST | Updated - 18 Oct 2025, 19:37 IST

Shams Mulani feels regular consistent performances for his state side can result in a potential call-up for India. His remarks come after his all-round outing against Jammu & Kashmir earned Mumbai a nervy 35-run win in the opening round of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy.

Mulani's 91 and 2/74 in the first innings followed by 41 and 7/46 helped Mumbai claim a memorable win against the Paras Dogra-led outfit at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar on Saturday, October 18.

The 28-year-old made his intentions clear about giving his best for Mumbai. He also admitted that selection to the higher rungs of cricket was something not in his own control.

"My mindset is very clear. I just want to perform for Mumbai. Selection is not in my hands. My job is to perform. Performance never hurts. If I keep putting in such Player of the Match performances, I know that things will be good and that I will get a chance," Mulani was quoted as saying by The Hindu.

Mulani also disclosed how he felt about his bowling in the game. He said that he attempted on using the angles from the bowling crease.

"Right through the game, I thought the ball was coming out of my hand nicely. If there was even a little help, I felt I could be effective. I tried to use the crease well," he added after the match.

Five of Mulani's nine wickets in the match were bowleds. The hosts were dismissed for 207 in their pursuit of 243. Mulani's 7/46 in 20.4 overs are his best figures in First-Class.

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Mumbai's next clash is scheduled against Chhattisgarh at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy at BKC in Mumbai. The second round of the premier domestic competition is set to commence on Saturday, October 25.