Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan aim to reclaim their spots in India's Test cricket after being sidelined due to their reluctance for longer formats. They now have an opportunity to impress selectors in the upcoming Irani Cup against Mumbai.

Rest of India (ROI) will face Mumbai in the 2024 Irani Cup at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow from Tuesday (October 1). Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain the ROI side while Ajinkya Rahane will captain Mumbai,

Ajinkya Rahane's Mumbai will be facing Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Rest of India in the Irani Cup fixture in Lucknow from October 1 onwards. The reigning Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai will be looking to win the Cup for the 15th time.

India's monsoon rainfall this year was its highest since 2020, with above-average precipitation for three consecutive months, helping the country recover from last year's drought, the state-run weather department said on Monday.

India recorded its best monsoon season since 2020, setting the stage for a bumper harvest of crops such as rice, soybeans and pulses.