Left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Atharva Ankolekar, 23, is delighted to fulfil his father Vinod’s dream. On Sunday, Ankolekar received his maiden Mumbai Ranji Trophy call. He was just nine when his dad passed away.

“It was my dad’s dream that I represent Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. He also played cricket and encouraged me to play when I was studying in Class III. I am very excited to play in the Ranji Trophy. I am confident of my skills and that I can help the team to win matches from any situation,” Ankolekar told mid-day on Monday.