Yash Bhojane gets Mumbai U-16 call-up after double ton

Yesterday, Yash slammed a fluent 216 against IES English HS in the MSSA-Harris Shield Elite Division inter-school cricket tournament at Azad Maidan. His knock helped the Dadar school win by virtue of a first innings lead.u00a0

Yash Bhojane packs his kit bag with some help from his sister after getting a Mumbai under-16 team call-up yesterday evening. Pic/Rane Ashish

"Today is a memorable day. I scored 216 and also got selected for the Mumbai U-16 team. With no performances to back me, I was just a standby in the side. Little did I know that one knock could change my fate," u00a0said Yash.

He added: "After the match, I was heading home when I got a call about my inclusion in the U-16 squad. I had to then pack my bags to be with the team," he said.

Yash thanked his family and coach Mandar Gokarn: "My parents have sacrificed a lot to ensure my cricketing needs are fulfilled. I wouldn't have achieved whatever little success I've had without Mandar sir," u00a0he added.u00a0