That Suved Parkar would make his First Class debut in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy quarterfinal versus Uttarakhand was made clear to the group on Saturday.
On Sunday evening, Mumbai head coach Amol Muzumdar told the 21-year-old he would be batting at No. 4. On Monday, Parkar justified the faith shown in him by compiling a flawless hundred to join an elite band of Mumbai debut centurions, including Muzumdar and captain Prithvi Shaw.
Parkar, who was handed the Mumbai cap by former India opener W.V. Raman on Muzumdar’s request, was as composed while speaking after his five-hour knock as he was at the crease.