India, Nov. 9 -- Mumbai's rising star Musheer Khan fought back tears after scoring his first century of the Ranji Trophy season, hours after losing his maternal uncle, who played a pivotal role in his cricketing journey.

Playing against Himachal Pradesh at the Sharad Pawar Bandra-Kurla Complex on Saturday, the 20-year-old right-handed batter produced a composed 112 that held Mumbai's innings together.

Musheer reached his century with a single to mid-wicket off left-arm spinner Aryaman Dhaliwal, reaching the three mark off the 143rd delivery of his innings. As he reached the landmark, he jumped in the air and then removed his helmet, his face clearly filled with emotion. The celebration reflected the weight of the day as much as the sign...