Mumbai: Fading cricket champions?

Once the powerhouse of Indian domestic cricket, Mumbai seem to have lost their edge, says Taus Rizvi, writing in DNA India.

Once upon a time they (state teams) used to shudder at the thought of having to play against Mumbai. Such was the way the 39-time Ranji Trophy champions dominated the psyche of their opponents. However, the Indian cricketing powerhouse has started losing its grip and fear factor as well.

Former India bowler Balwinder Singh Sandhu, in an interview with Gautam Sheth in the same paper, says Mumbai had a dry last season because the team took things for granted.