Shardul Thakur is putting up an inspired batting performance to help Mumbai come alive vs J&K, scoring a Ranji Trophy century in a crucial group game.

For Mumbai’s cricket tragics, this was another chance to watch Rohit Sharma do his thing. He briefly obliged but the innings didn't last long.

After conceding a first-innings lead of 86, Mumbai was reeling at 101 for 7 when Shardul partnered with Tanush Kotian for the eighth wicket and ensured that his team ended the day at 274 for 7.

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are at the crease for Mumbai in this Elite Group A clash against Jammu and Kashmir, and both batters are tryinh out patience in these initial overs. Crowd has gathered in numbers to catch the long awaited return of the India skipper to Ranji Trophy.

Shardul Thakur scores an unbeaten century while batting at No.8 and Tanush Kotian, at No.9, remains not out on 58 as Mumbai take a 188-run lead against J&K

India captain Rohit Sharma's poor form in continued as he got dismissed for 3 off 19 balls before Mumbai conceded their first-innings lead against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy clash on Thursday (January 23).