Ranji Trophy: Several gains for Kerala from its campaign
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Several gains for Kerala from its campaign

The Hindu  

Kerala lost the session that mattered most on Sunday, but there have been some significant gains for the team from the three matches it played in the league phase of the Ranji Trophy. Tune in to all the updates from the ongoing Ranji Trophy season on our cricket podcast - Matchpoint Paradox The dismissals of Baby and then opener P. Rahul, who put on 187 for the third wicket, meant Kerala would lose the battle for the run quotient, which decided the group winner. Ranji Trophy: Lack of bowling depth, Tamil Nadu's age-old problem The wickets for Kerala's matches against Meghalaya and Gujarat were sporting ones though. Ranji Trophy: Kerala collapses, loses knockouts berth to Madhya Pradesh It is nice that coach Tinu Yohannan and the selectors are backing young talents like them. This Ranji Trophy season may be over for Kerala, but it could afford to look forward to the next one with great expectations.

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Nitish Reddy to play Ranji Trophy after impressive Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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2 days, 19 hours ago

Nitish Reddy to play Ranji Trophy after impressive Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

Karnataka’s Prasidh Krishna, Devdutt Padikkal and Tamil Nadu all-rounder Washington Sundar will be available for the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout matches, starting in Vadodara on Thursday, after featuring in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. The 24-year-old was in terrific form prior to leaving for Australia for the India A tour, smashing four First-Class hundreds across Duleep Trophy and …

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit
4 days, 18 hours ago

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit

Hindustan Times  

There has been quite an uproar among experts and veteran cricketers who could not have stressed more on the need for the likes of under-fire Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the upcoming second half of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season, which will begin later this month, in a bid to find form after a disastrous tour of …

There should be no excuse for not being able to play Ranji Trophy: Gavasakar tells senior players
5 days, 11 hours ago

There should be no excuse for not being able to play Ranji Trophy: Gavasakar tells senior players

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday urged Indian batters to play in the Ranji Trophy without offering any excuses to iron out technical deficiencies that led to their peril in two successive series against New Zealand and Australia. There should be no excuse for not being able to play Ranji Trophy: Gavasakar tells senior players Gavaskar said it was worrying …

Sunil Gavaskar feels Indian players should play Ranji Trophy after batting debacle in Border-Gavaskar series
5 days, 19 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar feels Indian players should play Ranji Trophy after batting debacle in Border-Gavaskar series

India TV News  

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Indian players should play in the upcoming round of the Ranji Trophy after their batting failed in two successive Test series. With the resumption of the Ranji Trophy around the corner, Gavaskar feels that the players should play in the tournament and make no excuses. "If you do not play those matches, …

‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma
5 days, 20 hours ago

‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma made it clear that he is not retiring from Test cricket, clarifying that he himself stood down for the Sydney match against Australia due to his poor form. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar wants the 37-year-old batter to play the knockout matches of the Ranji Trophy if he wants to make a comeback into the Test side. Sunil …

2024 Reporter Diaries: When smog couldn’t stop Anshul Kamboj’s special 10-wicket haul in a Ranji game - Pranay Rajiv, Sportstar
2 weeks ago

2024 Reporter Diaries: When smog couldn’t stop Anshul Kamboj’s special 10-wicket haul in a Ranji game - Pranay Rajiv, Sportstar

The Hindu  

Having only read about smog in textbooks and newspaper articles, this reporter got to experience it firsthand for the first time in his life during his maiden Ranji Trophy assignment, a match between Haryana and Kerala in Rohtak. Besides the gloomy welcome by an acrid blanket of this man-made weather phenomenon, the reporter was taken aback by a prescient cab …

Ranji Trophy Diary: Killing time in smog and IPL auction fever hits home!
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy Diary: Killing time in smog and IPL auction fever hits home!

The Hindu  

Cricket is probably the only sport where players warm up for a game by playing another sport. The home players, though, chose to return to their basics, as they kickstarted a passionate game of one-pitch, one-hand tennis ball cricket right in front of their dressing room. IPL franchises keeping an eye on Ranji Trophy Vikram Solanki, Gujarat Titans’ Director of …

The Sachin Baby Story: From not knowing about Ranji Trophy to becoming Kerala’s all-time top-scorer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sachin Baby Story: From not knowing about Ranji Trophy to becoming Kerala’s all-time top-scorer

The Hindu  

A few hours after being dismissed for a well-made 83 against Uttar Pradesh in the fourth round of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, Kerala skipper Sachin Baby got a call from his former team manager Saji N. “Saji Sir told me I could have scored a hundred and that if I had done so, I could have broken the record …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka settles for a draw against Uttar Pradesh after securing first innings lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka settles for a draw against Uttar Pradesh after securing first innings lead

The Hindu  

Though rain had foiled Karnataka’s bid to grab crucial points in its first two matches of the ongoing Ranji Trophy, it had only itself to blame when it escaped with a draw, and three points, following a timid batting display against Uttar Pradesh at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. The skipper’s departure …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala’s Sachin Baby rues overs lost to smog after draw against Haryana
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala’s Sachin Baby rues overs lost to smog after draw against Haryana

The Hindu  

Kerala captain Sachin Baby praised the collective effort from his batters after his team clinched three points against Haryana by claiming the first innings lead at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium here on Saturday. But our batters stuck to the basics and reduced mistakes,” said Sachin after the end of the final day’s play. After having batted for nearly 120 …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala, Haryana agree to draw; visitor secures first-innings lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala, Haryana agree to draw; visitor secures first-innings lead

The Hindu  

Kerala continued its confident charge in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season as it secured the all-important first-innings lead in a draw against Haryana at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Rohtak on Saturday. After its bowlers cleaned up the Haryana lower order inside the morning session, Kerala’s advantage was driven home by opener Rohan Kunnummal’s second fifty of the …

Ranji Trophy 2024: Tanmay Agarwal misses second hundred of match as Hyderabad, Andhra play out draw
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024: Tanmay Agarwal misses second hundred of match as Hyderabad, Andhra play out draw

The Hindu  

Seasoned opener Tanmay Agarwal played a brilliant innings and missed the rare feat of scoring a century in each innings by five runs as Hyderabad forced a draw against Andhra on the fourth and final day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Saturday. In the second essay, Hyderabad’s objective was to enforce …

Ranji Trophy 2024: Mohamed, lower order earn praise for Tamil Nadu’s innings win over Railways
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024: Mohamed, lower order earn praise for Tamil Nadu’s innings win over Railways

The Hindu  

R. Sonu Yadav and S. Ajith Ram provided the finishing touches in double quick time and brought home an improbable innings victory for Tamil Nadu against Railways on Saturday. I wanted to bat long and get a huge lead so that we can go for those extra points,” Mohamed told Sportstar after his first Player-of-the-Match performance in the Ranji Trophy. …

Ranji Trophy 2024: Sonu, Ajith Ram bowl Tamil Nadu to innings win over Railways
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024: Sonu, Ajith Ram bowl Tamil Nadu to innings win over Railways

The Hindu  

There was no time to blink. But that is what transpired at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday as Tamil Nadu needed just 22 deliveries to get five Railways wickets and claim an innings and 25-run victory in a Ranji Trophy Group-D encounter here. Everything R. Sonu Yadav and S. Ajith Ram touched turned to gold as the Railways batters …

Ranji Trophy Points Table after Round 5: Mumbai moves to third in Group A after win vs Services; Baroda, Vidarbha, Haryana, Chandigarh in top spots
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy Points Table after Round 5: Mumbai moves to third in Group A after win vs Services; Baroda, Vidarbha, Haryana, Chandigarh in top spots

The Hindu  

Mumbai registered its second consecutive win in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season after beating Services by nine wickets in the fifth round at the Palam A Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. Tamil Nadu continued its unbeaten streak this season with an innings win against Railways as Saurashtra registered its first win of the season with an innings win against …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Openers give Madhya Pradesh solid start against Bengal on Day 3 as it chases 338
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Openers give Madhya Pradesh solid start against Bengal on Day 3 as it chases 338

The Hindu  

Opener Subhransu Senapati scored a gritty half-century to keep Madhya Pradesh in the hunt for an outright win over Bengal in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match at the Holkar Stadium here on Friday. Beginning from 170 for five, Bengal aggregated 276 in its second innings and set Madhya Pradesh a target of 338. The contest is evenly poised as …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kamboj in record books with ‘perfect 10’ against Kerala but Haryana batters fail to capitalise
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kamboj in record books with ‘perfect 10’ against Kerala but Haryana batters fail to capitalise

The Hindu  

Friday began in jubilations for Haryana after its pacer Anshul Kamboj became the third bowler to take 10 wickets in a Ranji Trophy innings during its Elite Group C home match against Kerala. Thus, Kamboj became only the sixth Indian bowler to take a ‘perfect 10’ in First-Class cricket, following Subhash Gupte, Premansu Chatterjee, Pradeep Sunderam, Anil Kumble and Debasis …

Karnataka’s Krishnan Shrijith cracks hundred on First-Class debut amid battle with personal loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka’s Krishnan Shrijith cracks hundred on First-Class debut amid battle with personal loss

The Hindu  

Krishnan Shrijith missed the presence of his late father, who passed away about three weeks ago, but the latter’s counsel clung on to him as the southpaw cracked a 125-ball century on his First-Class debut for Karnataka against Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow on Thursday. “I would like to dedicate this hundred to my dad, who recently passed away, and my …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Pacy Kamboj rattles Kerala, locks in on historic 10-wicket haul
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Pacy Kamboj rattles Kerala, locks in on historic 10-wicket haul

The Hindu  

Anshul Kamboj is a restless figure without the ball in his hand. On Thursday, Kamboj managed to channel the entirety of his twitchy energy onto the ball, as he ran through the Kerala batting order, claiming all the eight wickets to fall in his side’s Ranji Trophy match at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium. So, today I bowled a little …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shahrukh, Siddarth help Tamil Nadu inflate lead against Railways
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shahrukh, Siddarth help Tamil Nadu inflate lead against Railways

The Hindu  

Three half-centurions piloted Tamil Nadu’s efforts on Thursday as the visitor ended day two at 324 for six, 95 runs in the green, against Railways in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium. While TN’s punt on making power-hitter Shahrukh Khan open paid rich dividends, N. Jagadeesan and C. Andre Siddarth’s resolute knocks ensured Railways toiled …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Haryana’s Kamboj picks eight wickets but Baby, Azharuddeen keep Kerala afloat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Haryana’s Kamboj picks eight wickets but Baby, Azharuddeen keep Kerala afloat

The Hindu  

Anshul Kamboj underlined his credentials as one of the most exciting fast bowlers in the Indian domestic circuit with an eight-wicket haul for Haryana against Kerala in a Ranji Trophy Group C match at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. Despite Kamboj’s gallant efforts, Kerala stayed afloat courtesy of resilient fifties from skipper Sachin Baby and Mohammed …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shami takes four wickets as Bengal remains in control vs Madhya Pradesh on Day 2
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shami takes four wickets as Bengal remains in control vs Madhya Pradesh on Day 2

The Hindu  

Mohammed Shami showed glimpses of his old touch as he led Bengal’s fightback with a four-wicket haul in its Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match against Madhya Pradesh at the Holkar Stadium here on Thursday. Bengal bowlers showed more discipline and captured nine Madhya Pradesh wickets in the first session for a crucial 61-run first-innings lead. Displaying better rhythm and …

Ranji Trophy: Gujarat pulls off thrilling draw after 3 centurions put Vidarbha on top
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Gujarat pulls off thrilling draw after 3 centurions put Vidarbha on top

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur, Gujarat managed to log home a point despite Vidarbha being put on top by three centurions in a group B Ranji Trophy match on Friday. Ranji Trophy: Gujarat pulls off thrilling draw after 3 centurions put Vidarbha on top Against the visitors' 343 in the first innings, the hosts managed to put on a commanding total of 545-9, with …

Ranji Trophy: Shami takes four-wicket haul during competitive cricket return
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Shami takes four-wicket haul during competitive cricket return

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow, : Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami delivered an impressive spell during his return to competitive cricket, taking four wickets for Bengal during his side's Ranji Trophy Group C match against Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. Ranji Trophy: Shami takes four-wicket haul during competitive cricket return Madhya Pradesh was skittled out for 161 runs in reply to Bengal's total of 228 …

Mohammed Shami announces comeback with four-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy, raises hopes for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami announces comeback with four-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy, raises hopes for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Firstpost  

Mohammed Shami marked his return to competitive cricket in style, claiming a four-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy and showcasing his sharp form before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy gets underway in Australia. Image: Reuters Mohammed Shami raised hopes for a quick return to international cricket as he took four wickets for Bengal on Thursday in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya …

Mohammed Shami rattles Madhya Pradesh on return with 4/54 for Bengal in Ranji Trophy: Watch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami rattles Madhya Pradesh on return with 4/54 for Bengal in Ranji Trophy: Watch

Live Mint  

Mohammed Shami marked his return to competitive cricket with a four-wicket haul against Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy in Indore on Thursday. In reply to Bengal's 228 all out in the first innings, Madhya Pradesh batters looked comfortable with Subhranshu Senapati and Rajat Patidar steering their team to 103/1 at stumps on first day. Captain Shubham Sharma became …

Ranji Trophy 2024/25: Mohammed Shami bags 4/54 after injury comeback during Madhya Pradesh vs Bengal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024/25: Mohammed Shami bags 4/54 after injury comeback during Madhya Pradesh vs Bengal

The Hindu  

On Thursday, Mohammed Shami claimed four wickets on his return to competitive cricket during the second day of the Ranji Trophy match between Bengal and Madhya Pradesh in Indore. Shami got the wicket of Madhya Pradesh captain Shubham Sharma, castling the right-handed batter for eight runs off an inside edge. The pacer then removed tailenders Kumar Kartieya and Kulwant Khejroliya …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sharandeep’s patient fifty helps Jharkhand to 135/3 on Day 1 vs Delhi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sharandeep’s patient fifty helps Jharkhand to 135/3 on Day 1 vs Delhi

The Hindu  

On a gloomy day in the national capital where play was affected by smog in the morning and bad light in the evening, Jharkhand opener Sharandeep Singh exhibited ample patience and a tight defence to compile an unbeaten 64. He consumed 183 balls, making for a slow-moving opening day between Jharkhand and Delhi in a Group-D Ranji Trophy tie at …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shami makes lacklustre return as Madhya Pradesh dominates on Day 1 vs Bengal
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shami makes lacklustre return as Madhya Pradesh dominates on Day 1 vs Bengal

The Hindu  

Mohammed Shami faced his share of challenges during his much-awaited comeback after a year’s gap as Bengal saw Madhya Pradesh take opening-day honours in its Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match at the Holkar Stadium here on Wednesday. On a greenish surface with some moisture, Madhya Pradesh, electing to field, benefitted from Aryan Pandey and Kulwant Khejroliya’s four-wicket hauls to restrict …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Tamil Nadu bundles Railways for 229, remain in control on Day 1
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Tamil Nadu bundles Railways for 229, remain in control on Day 1

The Hindu  

Skipper N. Jagadeesan’s decision to field on a sunny day here was vindicated as Tamil Nadu bundled out Railways for 229 in 80.2 overs on day one of an Elite Group-D Ranji Trophy fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. While it was Gurjapneet Singh who used the early-morning conditions well, dismissing the Railways openers cheaply, the pick of …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka takes first innings lead against Uttar Pradesh after Koushik’s fifer on Day 1
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka takes first innings lead against Uttar Pradesh after Koushik’s fifer on Day 1

The Hindu  

Karnataka’s bowlers, led by V. Koushik, provided their side with the perfect platform for a much-needed outright win by skittling Uttar Pradesh for 89, before the batters huffed and puffed to take a 38-run first-innings lead on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group ‘C’ contest at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here. A …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Tanmay Agarwal’s unbeaten ton powers Hyderabad to 244/5 against Andhra on Day 1
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Tanmay Agarwal’s unbeaten ton powers Hyderabad to 244/5 against Andhra on Day 1

The Hindu  

Tanmay Agarwal cracked his 15th Ranji Trophy century in his 64th match to help Hyderabad score 244 for five against Andhra at the close of play on the first day of the fifth-round Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Wednesday. Tanmay, who was lucky to see second slip Karan Shinde drop a regulation catch …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shami goes wicketless on return to competitive cricket during Madhya Pradesh vs Bengal
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shami goes wicketless on return to competitive cricket during Madhya Pradesh vs Bengal

The Hindu  

Mohammed Shami on Wednesday marked his return to competitive cricket but went without a wicket during the first day of the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 match between Madhya Pradesh and Bengal at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The 34-year-old pacer bowled 10 overs and gave away 34 runs Madhya Pradesh’s first innings. Shami’s last competitive outing on a cricket field was …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rohan, Akshay fifties keep Kerala in control against Haryana on Day 1
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rohan, Akshay fifties keep Kerala in control against Haryana on Day 1

The Hindu  

After heavy smog carved away the morning session, Haryana and Kerala played out a combative day of cricket in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday. Kerala ended the opening day of the fifth-round game at 138 for two, thanks to resolute fifties from opener Rohan Kunnummal and one-down batter …

Mohammed Shami set for Ranji Trophy return after year-long hiatus. Boost for India ahead of Australian tour?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami set for Ranji Trophy return after year-long hiatus. Boost for India ahead of Australian tour?

Live Mint  

Mohammad Shami returns: After nearly a year on the sidelines, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is poised to return to competitive cricket. "In a major boost to Indian cricket and the Bengal Ranji Trophy team, star pacer Mohammad Shami will make a comeback into competitive cricket for Bengal against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Indore …

How Jalaj Saxena’s ‘professional decision’ helped him become a Ranji Trophy legend
1 month, 4 weeks ago

How Jalaj Saxena’s ‘professional decision’ helped him become a Ranji Trophy legend

The Hindu  

It must be one of those touches of fate that Jalaj Saxena’s First-Class debut happened to be against Kerala, in 2005. Ten years after that maiden foray, Jalaj would switch his allegiance to Kerala, beginning a fruitful partnership that has seen him cement his status as one of the greatest Ranji Trophy all-rounders of all time. I also feel privileged …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka visits Uttar Pradesh in hunt for outright win to revive campaign
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka visits Uttar Pradesh in hunt for outright win to revive campaign

The Hindu  

A rain-marred campaign will prompt Karnataka to push for an outright win from the get-go when it takes on Uttar Pradesh in its Ranji Trophy Group ‘C’ encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here from Wednesday. Ceding the first-innings lead to Bengal in its previous contest has left Karnataka with the lone bright spot …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mohammed Shami’s return in focus as Bengal takes on Madhya Pradesh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mohammed Shami’s return in focus as Bengal takes on Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

The much-anticipated return of pacer Mohammed Shami will be the biggest attraction of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match between Madhya Pradesh and Bengal, starting at the Holkar Stadium here on Wednesday. There was speculation around Shami, who has been out of action since the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad in November last, ahead of …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala faces Haryana’s in-form bowling attack in top-of-the-table Elite Group C clash
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala faces Haryana’s in-form bowling attack in top-of-the-table Elite Group C clash

The Hindu  

Earlier this year, when the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 schedule was announced in June, not many would have expected the Elite Group C match-up between Haryana and Kerala in November to be a top-of-the-table clash. As it turned out, the fifth-round encounter, beginning on Wednesday at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli, will see group leader Haryana take on …

Ranji Trophy 2024: Vihari, Lalith hold key as Andhra hopes to revive season against in-form Hyderabad
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024: Vihari, Lalith hold key as Andhra hopes to revive season against in-form Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Hanuma Vihari and A. Lalith Mohan, two former Hyderabadis and now representing Andhra, might well be the key when their team takes on former champion Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here from Wednesday. Vihari, who scored 250 runs in four games with two fifties, and left-arm spinner Lalith, who claimed 21 …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai seeks another dominant show in battle against Services
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai seeks another dominant show in battle against Services

The Hindu  

Mumbai will be chasing its third victory of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season when it goes up against Services at the Airforce Complex ground in Palam starting Wednesday. With only eight points separating the top five teams in Group A, Mumbai, placed third behind Baroda and Jammu & Kashmir, knows that a win before the Ranji campaign pauses for the …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala star Jalaj Saxena continues to be a difference-maker with fresh record
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala star Jalaj Saxena continues to be a difference-maker with fresh record

The Hindu  

For the last seven years, Jalaj Saxena has been the go-to guy for Kerala and its biggest match-winner in the Ranji Trophy. The 37-year-old Indore-born cricketer played a big hand in Kerala’s recent innings victory over Uttar Pradesh at the KCA-St. Xavier’s College ground. I must thank my teammates as without their support I wouldn’t be able to achieve all …

Ranji Trophy: Jagadeesan's century helps TN salvage a draw against Assam
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Jagadeesan's century helps TN salvage a draw against Assam

New Indian Express  

It was Jagadeesan's tenth First Class century and second Ranji hundred this season. Tamil Nadu chief coach L Balaji doffed his hat to Jagadeesan for the way he played on Saturday to notch up his valuable ton. The fact that Jagadeesan has struck form augurs well for Tamil Nadu and he should do well in the remaining matches as he …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka slips out of top four after stalemate against Bengal
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka slips out of top four after stalemate against Bengal

The Hindu  

Bengal stepped off the gas to collect three points with a draw against Karnataka in their Elite ‘C’ Ranji Trophy encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. Karnataka lost openers Mayank Agarwal and Kishan Bedare inside the first six overs, before R. Smaran, Shreyas Gopal and Manish Pandey took the home team to safe waters. CHECK OUT | …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jagadeesan scores century as Tamil Nadu, Assam play out a draw
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jagadeesan scores century as Tamil Nadu, Assam play out a draw

The Hindu  

Opener N. Jagadeesan notched up his second century of the season as Tamil Nadu drew its Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D match against Assam at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. The Tamil Nadu vice-captain remained unbeaten on 118 as he and Pradosh Ranjan Paul took the team’s second innings score to 217 for two when the match ended. …

Ranji Trophy 2024: Chandigarh routs Delhi by nine wickets, makes it three wins in a row
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024: Chandigarh routs Delhi by nine wickets, makes it three wins in a row

The Hindu  

At roughly 11.50 a.m. on Saturday, Manan Vohra and Shivam Bhambri raised their bats in the direction of the dressing rooms and screamed in delight. Come on!’ reverberated around the GMSSS ground in Sector 26 here, there was no mistaking how much this moment meant to Chandigarh — a resounding win over Delhi in the Ranji Trophy, its third in …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Birla continues to torment Delhi, helps Chandigarh to driving seat on Day 3
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Birla continues to torment Delhi, helps Chandigarh to driving seat on Day 3

The Hindu  

Chandigarh needs another 157 runs to secure a third straight victory in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season. With all 10 wickets intact at the close of play on day three against Delhi, the host should fancy its chances of consolidating the top spot in Group D. After Delhi was restricted to 250 in the second innings, openers Shivam Bhambri and …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mulani, Himanshu shine as Mumbai remains on cusp of win vs Odisha
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mulani, Himanshu shine as Mumbai remains on cusp of win vs Odisha

The Hindu  

In a bid to add batting depth, Mumbai entered the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A tie with only four specialist bowlers. And the bowling group delivered, putting Mumbai on the cusp of earning a bonus point against Odisha at the end of the penultimate day’s proceedings. Chasing a mammoth total of 602 for four declared, Odisha’s last five wickets added …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Denish, Purkayastha put Assam in control against TN on Day 3
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Denish, Purkayastha put Assam in control against TN on Day 3

The Hindu  

Skipper Denish Das scored his maiden first-class century while Swarupam Purkayastha missed out on a ton as Assam dominated proceedings on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D match against Tamil Nadu at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Friday. Resuming at the overnight 176 for three, the home team rode on Denish’s superb 109 and Swarupam’s 90 …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rain hinders Kerala’s bid for outright win on Day 3
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rain hinders Kerala’s bid for outright win on Day 3

The Hindu  

Heavy rain stymied Kerala’s bid for an outright win and boosted Uttar Pradesh’s chances of saving the match as more than two sessions of play were washed out on the penultimate day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C encounter at the KCA-St. Xavier’s college ground here on Friday. Uttar Pradesh, after conceding a huge first-innings lead of 233, was …

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