Which team has won the highest number of Ranji Trophy titles?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Mumbai
- Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) has won the highest number of Ranji Trophy titles.
- Mumbai has been a dominant force in Indian domestic cricket and has a rich history of success in the Ranji Trophy, which is the premier first-class cricket competition in India.
- The competition currently consists of 38 teams, with all 28 states in India and four of the eight union territories having at least one representation.
- When the tournament founded it was named "The Cricket Championship of India", in 1935 it was renamed after Ranjitsinhji, who was the first ever Indian, who played international cricket.
- He played for England from 1896 to 1902.
- The Mumbai cricket team is the most successful team of the tournament by winning it record 41 times.