Having tirelessly slugged out for over two months, ironing out their flaws at the Bandra Kurla Complex ground, Mumbai will launch a bid to win their 41st Ranji Trophy title against Andhra in their opener at Vizianagaram today.


Sachin Tendulkar gives tips to Mumbai spinner Vishal Dabholkar at BKC ground on Monday. Pic/PTI

In the off season, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) ensured the Ranji players had two preparatory tours — to Chennai for Buchi Babu tournament and Hyderabad.