Familiarity breeds contempt, they say. In this case, familiarity opens up a good opportunity to get one-up in style. Former Mumbai Ranji Trophy-winning coach Sulakshan Kulkarni (known as Sulu in Mumbai cricket circles) will be in the opposite camp as Tamil Nadu head coach for Saturday’s Ranji Trophy semi-final clash with Mumbai.

Kulkarni, 57, was busy charting strategies during TN’s practice session on Thursday.  He has also coached the other two semi-finalists—Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha.