Surya Kumar Yadav was a relieved man after the former Mumbai captain scored his second century of the season as hosts dominated the proceedings against Gujarat on Day One of the Ranji Trophy Group B tie at the Wankhede Stadium yesterday. Put into bat, Mumbai posted 370-2, thanks to centuries from Yadav, who was unbeaten on 103 and opener Akhil Herwadkar, who was batting on 143.


Surya Kumar Yadav celebrates his century against Gujarat yesterday. Pic/Shadab Khan

"I wasn't getting runs and it wasn't good for my team. From the team's point of view everyone is contributing and chipping in with runs and I badly needed this knock as it is the last league game, home game and there is a long break for the knockouts. So, it's good it came at the right time
before the one-dayers," said Yadav.