Jaydev Unadkat: ‘It was a good toss to lose’
5 years, 4 months ago

Jaydev Unadkat: ‘It was a good toss to lose’

The Hindu  

India Green opted to bat first against India Red in the Duleep Trophy final at the Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday. But Jaydev Unadkat, who utilised the conditions to claim four wickets, revealed that India Red had a similar strategy in place. It was cloudy and we bowled in the right areas and I think that’s why we could actually get those eight wickets,” he said. READ: India Red pacers make merry amid multiple rain interruptions Talking about his performance, he said: “ I have been bowling well since the start of the Duleep Trophy, and it is just the start of the season.

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WTC Final: There is still enough help for bowlers in wicket, says Green
1 year, 7 months ago

WTC Final: There is still enough help for bowlers in wicket, says Green

The Hindu  

The pitch on Saturday played better than the first three days but Australia all-rounder Cameron Green feels there is still enough help for the pacers and backed his team to defend a 444-run target against India in the World Test Championship final here. That’s basically the majority of my balls I’ve been trying to do that.” Green has taken two …

Green’s maiden T20 hundred gives Mumbai Indians a resounding victory
1 year, 7 months ago

Green’s maiden T20 hundred gives Mumbai Indians a resounding victory

The Hindu  

Vivrant Sharma whacked the ball around in his first outing and so did Mayank Agarwal in his team’s last game of the season. Cameron Green’s maiden T20 hundred and Rohit Sharma’s timely fifty gave Mumbai Indians a resounding victory in its last league match of the Indian Premier League’s 16th edition. With Sunrisers continuing their experimental policy with the bowling …

‘Lack of red-ball cricket hampering players’ skills’: Unadkat
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Lack of red-ball cricket hampering players’ skills’: Unadkat

The Hindu  

Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat feels the players’ skills against the red ball have started diminishing and potential cancellation of a second consecutive Ranji Trophy season will be a “great loss” for domestic cricket in India. After the COVID-19-forced cancellation of Ranji Trophy last year, a first in the tournament’s rich history, the postponement of the current season due to the …

'Dear red ball, please give me one more chance...'
3 years ago

'Dear red ball, please give me one more chance...'

Hindustan Times  

While Saurashtra were still in the middle of their Ranji Trophy final against Bengal in early March 2020, the world was changing in a way no one could have imagined. “Dear red ball, please give me one more chance…I’ll make you proud, promise!” Saurashtra captain Jaydev Unadkat put out an emotional tweet on Wednesday. Unadkat was speaking for every domestic …

Duleep Trophy 2019: Akshay Wakhare, Abhimanyu Easwaran star in India Red's title victory over India Green
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2019: Akshay Wakhare, Abhimanyu Easwaran star in India Red's title victory over India Green

Firstpost  

Wakhare spun the web around India Green batsmen to bowl them out for 119 in 39.5 overs in the second innings on the fourth day. Bengaluru: Vidharbha off-spinner Akshay Wakhare returned with a five-wicket haul to help India Red beat India Green by an innings and 38 runs and clinch the Duleep Trophy title on Saturday. India Green’s second innings …

India Red clinch Duleep Trophy after Akshay Wakhare, Abhimanyu Easwaran star in innings win
5 years, 4 months ago

India Red clinch Duleep Trophy after Akshay Wakhare, Abhimanyu Easwaran star in innings win

India Today  

Right-arm off-spinner Akshay Wakhare picked up a brilliant five-wicket haul to hand India Red the Duleep Trophy title as they defeated India Green by an innings and 38 runs in the final on Saturday. On the final day of the match, India Red bowled out India Green for a mere 119 runs inside 40 overs at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Earlier …

Duleep Trophy Final: Easwaran's 153 puts India Red in command
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy Final: Easwaran's 153 puts India Red in command

The Hindu  

India Red built a healthy first-innings lead of 114 runs and was in control on Day three of the Duleep Trophy final against India Green at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. For the third successive day, rain curtailed play and only 64 overs could be completed as India Red at Stumps was 345/6. Overnight batsmen Abhimanyu Easwaran …

Duleep Trophy final: Abhimanyu Easwaran gives India Red the advantage
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy final: Abhimanyu Easwaran gives India Red the advantage

The Hindu  

Abhimanyu Easwaran scored a stroke-filled century as India Red consolidated its position after bowling out India Green for 231 on Day Two of the Duleep Trophy final at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday. Windy conditions prevailed and grey clouds hovered over, but rain largely stayed away as Red openers Easwaran and Priyank Panchal stitched together an 87-run partnership to …

Duleep Trophy Final, Day 2: Easwaran slams ton, bad light stops play
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy Final, Day 2: Easwaran slams ton, bad light stops play

The Hindu  

The players are off as bad light stops play and that would be Stumps. India Green 231 all-out| 72.1 Overs India Green folds for 231; Markande putting on crucial stands of 60 and 59 with Tanveer and Ankit Rajpoot respectively. For India Red, Jaydev Unadkat topped the wickets tally with four scalps followed by Sandeep Warrier and Avesh Khan who …

Duleep Trophy 2019: Jaydev Unadkat shines on Day 1 of final to help India Red get early initiative against India Green
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2019: Jaydev Unadkat shines on Day 1 of final to help India Red get early initiative against India Green

Firstpost  

Unadkat had his fourth scalp, when he had Rajesh Mohanty caught behind for a duck. Bengaluru: Seasoned left-arm pacer Jaydev Undakat returned a four-wicket haul to help India Red seize early initiative in the Duleep Trophy final as India Green were left reeling at 147 for 8 on the rain-hit opening day, here on Wednesday. It turned out to be …

Duleep Trophy Final, Day 1: India Red pacers make merry amid rain interruptions, India Green reduced to 147/8 at Stumps
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy Final, Day 1: India Red pacers make merry amid rain interruptions, India Green reduced to 147/8 at Stumps

The Hindu  

India Green opted to bat first in overcast conditions and paid the price as India Red pacers dictated play on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy Final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Unadkat, who kept teasing the batsmen with a nagging length right from the first ball of the innings, was first rewarded at the half-hour …

Duleep Trophy Final, Stumps Day 1: Play called off after 49 overs, India Green makes 147/8
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy Final, Stumps Day 1: Play called off after 49 overs, India Green makes 147/8

The Hindu  

India Green 147/8 | 49 overs Mayank Markhande 32, Tanveer Ul-Haq 8 Play has been called off due to bad light. India Green 93/5| 32 Overs Aksh Deep Nath 29 Sarvate, only in his second over, flights one to the batsman, who decided to charge down the wicket and play a lofted shot over the in-field. India Green 80/4| 29 …

Duleep Trophy final: India Red faces India Green as tournament awaits outright result
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy final: India Red faces India Green as tournament awaits outright result

The Hindu  

After three matches and three draws, the three-team Duleep Trophy — which ushers the new Indian domestic season — has already reached the final stretch. Contrary to expectations of a day-night match, the Duleep Trophy final between India Red and India Green will be a red-ball affair which begins at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. India Red, …

Duleep Trophy: After good performances for India 'A', all eyes on Ishan Kishan who joins India Red for summit clash against 'Green'
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: After good performances for India 'A', all eyes on Ishan Kishan who joins India Red for summit clash against 'Green'

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: In-form wicket-keeper-batsman Ishan Kishan would be the cynosure of all eyes when India Red lock horns against India Green in the final of the Duleep Trophy, beginning at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here on Wednesday. The Red team, led by prolific Gujarat opener Priyank Panchal, has been well served by out-of-favour India batsman Karun Nair, who has a ton …

Duleep Trophy: India Green denied lead after Avesh Khan’s rearguard effort
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: India Green denied lead after Avesh Khan’s rearguard effort

The Hindu  

India Green entered the final of the Duleep Trophy after finishing second on the table by virtue of a better quotient. Green could take only one point from its drawn encounter with India Red at the Alur grounds here on Sunday, after conceding a one-run lead on first innings. India Red had already booked its spot in the final and …

Duleep Trophy 2019: Lomror, Avesh keep Red in hunt for lead
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2019: Lomror, Avesh keep Red in hunt for lead

The Hindu  

A defiant 126 from Mahipal Lomror and some spectacular late hitting by Avesh Khan frustrated India Green as it pushed for the first-innings lead over India Red on the third day of their Duleep Trophy clash here. Drab batting In the morning, the runs slowed to a crawl, India Red pottering along at two an over during the first hour …

Duleep Trophy 2019: Karun Nair builds on impressive run of form with 77 not out in match against India Green
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2019: Karun Nair builds on impressive run of form with 77 not out in match against India Green

Firstpost  

Karun, who had scored 99 and 166 not out in the previous game against India Blue, picked up 14 fours during his enterprising knock Bengaluru: Karun Nair continued his impressive form, hitting an unbeaten 77 as India Red reached 140 for 2 in their first innings in reply to India Green’s 440 all out at stumps on day two of …

Duleep Trophy: Karun Nair's run-glut continues as teams share honours on day two
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Karun Nair's run-glut continues as teams share honours on day two

The Hindu  

Karun Nair remained in sparkling form in the Duleep Trophy, scoring an unbeaten 77 for India Red on the second day of its clash with India Green at the Alur grounds here. Nair's assured half-century, which featured some attacking stroke-play against spin, led India Red to 140 for two at stumps on the second day. India Green lost its last …

Duleep Trophy 2019: Centurion Akshath Reddy leads India Green's charge on Day 1 against India Red
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2019: Centurion Akshath Reddy leads India Green's charge on Day 1 against India Red

Firstpost  

Day 1 – India Green: 308 for 4 in 90 overs vs India Red Bengaluru: Hyderabad right-hander batsman Akshath Reddy hit a superb 146 as India Green dominated proceedings on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy match against India Red, reaching 308 for 4 at stumps on Thursday. Reddy and Fazal put on 41 runs before the India Green …

Duleep Trophy: Akshath Reddy's sublime ton puts India Green in command
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Akshath Reddy's sublime ton puts India Green in command

The Hindu  

An assured 146 by opener Akshath Reddy put India Green in a commanding position on the opening day of its Duleep Trophy clash against India Red. Akshath's 15th first-class hundred, and his 137-run stand for the third wicket with Siddhesh Lad, helped lay the foundation for a massive total after Green had won the toss and elected to bat first. …

Duleep Trophy: India Green advances to the final after match ends in draw
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: India Green advances to the final after match ends in draw

The Hindu  

INDIA GREEN 77-3| 41 Overs Dhruv Shorey 34, S Lad 6 Dhruv Shorey is joined by Siddesh Lad in the middle. INDIA GREEN 11-0| 8 Overs Fazal 7, Reddy 4 Faiz Fazal and centurion Akshath Reddy open the innings for India Red. INDIA RED 441/10 | 145.3 Overs Avesh Khan 64, DA Jadeja 45-9-135-4 ALL-OUT! A mere one-run lead for …

Duleep Trophy: Faiz Fazal-led India Green aims to book final berth
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Faiz Fazal-led India Green aims to book final berth

The Hindu  

India Green will look to earn a spot in the final of the Duleep Trophy when it takes on India Red in the third and final league game at the Alur grounds from Thursday. Faiz Fazal's India Green endured a frustrating time in the tournament's opening encounter at the Just Cricket ground earlier this month, when rain played spoilsport. India …

Duleep Trophy: India Red's Karun Nair slams unbeaten 166 as match against India Blue ends in draw
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: India Red's Karun Nair slams unbeaten 166 as match against India Blue ends in draw

Firstpost  

Karun Nair hit an unbeaten 166 for India Red before their Duleep Trophy match against India Blue ended in a draw at Bengaluru on Monday. Bengaluru: Karun Nair hit an unbeaten 166 for India Red before their Duleep Trophy match against India Blue ended in a draw at Bengaluru on Monday. India discard Nair, who missed out on a century …

Duleep Trophy: Karun Nair hits 166* for India Red but match vs India Blue ends in draw
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Karun Nair hits 166* for India Red but match vs India Blue ends in draw

India TV News  

Karun Nair hit an unbeaten 166 for India Red before their Duleep Trophy match against India Blue ended in a draw on Monday. India discard Nair, who missed out on a century in the first innings by a run, looked in good touch and played several handsome strokes on the way to his unbeaten innings. Nair and first-innings centurion Ankit …

Duleep Trophy: India Red's Karun Nair shines in drawn contest
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: India Red's Karun Nair shines in drawn contest

The Hindu  

India Red batsman Karun Nair underlined his class with an unbeaten 166, in a drawn Duleep Trophy outing against India Blue at Alur ground here on Monday. India Red sealed a spot in the final, while both India Green and India Blue are both in contention for the other final berth. India Red takes on India Green in the last …

Duleep Trophy: Match ends in draw
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Match ends in draw

The Hindu  

Good morning, welcome to Sportstar 's live coverage of Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy match between India Blue and India Red being played in Alur, Bangalore. India Red 195/2 | 56 overs - Update from our correspondent Ashwin Achal: Karun Nair, who was out for 99 in the first innings, brings up his century the second time around. India …

Duleep Trophy 2019: India Blue concede 30-run lead to India Red despite Ankit Bawne's unbeaten 121
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2019: India Blue concede 30-run lead to India Red despite Ankit Bawne's unbeaten 121

Firstpost  

After bowling out India Blue for 255 in 83.2 overs, India Red extended the advantage by moving to 93 for 2 at stumps, a lead of 123 runs Bengaluru: Maharashtra batsman Ankit Bawne made an unbeaten 121 but could not prevent India Blue from conceding a 30-run lead to India Red on the third day of the Duleep Trophy match …

Duleep Trophy: Kalsi, Nair shine, India Blue at the vanguard
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Kalsi, Nair shine, India Blue at the vanguard

The Hindu  

Good morning, welcome to Sportstar 's live coverage of Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy match between India Blue and India Red being played in Alur, Bangalore. It's advantage India Red after Day Two; India Red is 211 runs behind with seven wickets in hand in the first innings. A thick inside edge off pacer Pathania is enough to get …

Duleep Trophy: Karun Nair shines as India Red takes honours on day one
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Karun Nair shines as India Red takes honours on day one

The Hindu  

Karun Nair came good for India Red on the first day of its Duleep Trophy fixture against India Blue, at Alur ground here on Friday. The Karnataka batsman took India Red to 163 for two, before rain forced play to be called off in the evening session. As it happened| Duleep Trophy 2019: Karun Nair 92 steers India Red to …

Duleep Trophy 2019: Karun Nair 92 steers India Red to 163/2 at stumps
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2019: Karun Nair 92 steers India Red to 163/2 at stumps

The Hindu  

August 23 | 16:17 India Red: 163/2 in 68 overs August 23| 14:38 India Red: 149/2 in 62 overs Ashwin Achal from Alur updates: "Slight drizzle causing some worry. August 23| 12:15 India Red: 81/2 in 35 overs Ashwin Achal from Alur updates: "Ashwin Karun Nair brings up his fifty with a lovely lofted shot over mid off, off left …

Duleep Trophy: Rain-marred opener between India Blue, India Green ends in draw after three washed-out days
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Rain-marred opener between India Blue, India Green ends in draw after three washed-out days

Firstpost  

After the Duleep Trophy match’s opening day’s proceedings started late on Saturday owing to overnight rain and saw 49 overs being bowled, play on the other days were called off without a ball being bowled Bengaluru: The rain-marred Duleep Trophy opener between India Blue and India Green ended in a draw on Tuesday after three days were washed out. After …

Spinners help India Blue clinch the Duleep Trophy
6 years, 4 months ago

Spinners help India Blue clinch the Duleep Trophy

The Hindu  

India Blue spinners took just 37 minutes and 10.5 overs on the fourth day to thump India Red and win the Duleep Trophy by an innings and 187 runs at the NPR College Ground in Natham on Friday. Resuming at an overnight score of 128 for five, in its second innings, India Red faltered and stumbled as its batsmen looked …

Duleep Trophy Final: Spinners shine as India Blue closes in on big win
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy Final: Spinners shine as India Blue closes in on big win

The Hindu  

Decimating India Red with accurate and aggressive slow bowling on Day Three of the Duleep Trophy final here at the NPR College Ground on Thursday, India Blue secured its grip on the contest. With the pitch assisting the slower bowlers, Swapnil, Saurabh Kumar and off-spinner Deepak Hooda spun a web around the batsmen; Red succumbed to the pressure as the …

Duleep Trophy final LIVE scores and updates: India Red vs India Blue - Day 3
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy final LIVE scores and updates: India Red vs India Blue - Day 3

The Hindu  

Good afternoon, welcome to Sportstar 's live blog of the 3rd day of the Duleep Trophy final between defending champion India Red and India Blue. 7:14 PM: Abhinav Mukund gently caresses a delivery from Unadkat through the covers for a boundary to get India Red off the mark. Assured though he looked at the crease, Lad adds to the list …

Duleep Trophy: Anmolpreet Singh, Ricky Bhui steer India Blue to safety against India Red on Day 1 of final
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Anmolpreet Singh, Ricky Bhui steer India Blue to safety against India Red on Day 1 of final

Firstpost  

Young Punjab batsman Anmolpreet Singh missed out on a well-deserved century by four runs even as it helped India Blue recover from 107 for 4 to 260 for 5 against India Red on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final Tuesday at NPR College ground in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul. Dindigul, Tamil Nadu: Young Punjab batsman Anmolpreet Singh missed out …

Duleep Trophy: Saurabh Kumar's five-for helps India Green secure 83-run lead over India Blue on rain-truncated Day 3
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Saurabh Kumar's five-for helps India Green secure 83-run lead over India Blue on rain-truncated Day 3

Firstpost  

Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar’s five-wicket haul helped India Blue secure a vital 83-run lead against India Green on a truncated third day of the final Duleep Trophy league match at Dindigul on Friday, virtually sealing a spot in the final. Dindigul, Tamil Nadu: Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar’s five-wicket haul helped India Blue secure a vital 83-run …

Duleep Trophy: India Blue ride on fifties from four of top five batsmen to reach 263/3 against India Green on Day 1
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: India Blue ride on fifties from four of top five batsmen to reach 263/3 against India Green on Day 1

Firstpost  

Half-centuries by four of the top five batsmen helped India Blue reach 263 for 3 against India Green at stumps on the first day of the final round robin match in the Duleep Trophy at NPR College ground in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. Dindigul, Tamil Nadu: Half-centuries by four of the top five batsmen helped India Blue reach 263 for 3 …

Duleep Trophy: India Blue escape with draw against India Red on dramatic final day
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: India Blue escape with draw against India Red on dramatic final day

Firstpost  

India Blue’s Dhawal Kulkarni and B Ayyappa survived some anxious moments to deny India Red a win. Dindigul: India Blue held on to secure a draw against India Red on a dramatic final day in the second round of the Duleep Trophy cricket tournament at the NPR College ground. The two struck quick blows after the exit of Siddhesh Lad …

Duleep Trophy: Dhruv Shorey misses ton as Parvez Rasool's inspiring spell helps India Red seize advantage on Day 3
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Dhruv Shorey misses ton as Parvez Rasool's inspiring spell helps India Red seize advantage on Day 3

Firstpost  

Talented Delhi batsman Dhruv Shorey missed out on a well-deserved ton, falling on 97 to Rasool as India Blue let slip the initiative after resuming at the overnight score of 183 for 5, losing three wickets in the space of 20 runs. Dindigul : India Red secured the all-important first innings lead against India Blue on the third day of …

Duleep Trophy: India Red's Sanjay Ramaswamy, Baba Aparajith hit tons in drawn match against India Green
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: India Red's Sanjay Ramaswamy, Baba Aparajith hit tons in drawn match against India Green

Firstpost  

Opener Sanjay Ramaswamy and Baba Aparajith lit up the final day with twin centuries as the opening match of the Duleep Trophy between India Red and India Green ended in a tame draw Dindigul: Opener Sanjay Ramaswamy and Baba Aparajith lit up the final day with twin centuries as the opening match of the Duleep Trophy between India Red and …

Duleep Trophy: Rajneesh Gurbani's seven-wicket haul helps India Red secure 28-run lead against India Green
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Rajneesh Gurbani's seven-wicket haul helps India Red secure 28-run lead against India Green

Firstpost  

Rajneesh Gurbani produced a seven-wicket haul as India Red secured a 28-run first innings lead over India Greens on the third day of the opening match of the Duleep Trophy tournament in Dindigul on Sunday. Dindigul: Rajneesh Gurbani produced a seven-wicket haul as India Red secured a 28-run first innings lead over India Greens on the third day of the …

Duleep Trophy: Ashutosh, Hirwani prop up India Red
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Ashutosh, Hirwani prop up India Red

The Hindu  

Stars may have been missing from the teams on display at the NPR College Ground, but the cricket hasn’t exactly been devoid of lustre. FIRST DAY REPORT - Rajpoot shines for India Green Hirwani also made India Green pay for the catch Vikas Mishra put down at fine leg off Jalaj Saxena; he was on six then. India Red – …

Duleep Trophy 2018: Ashutosh Singh shines with unbeaten 57 as India Red reach 230 for 6 at stumps on Day 1
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2018: Ashutosh Singh shines with unbeaten 57 as India Red reach 230 for 6 at stumps on Day 1

Firstpost  

India Red captain Abhinav Mukund won the toss and elected to bat and provided the team a solid start as he put on 69 runs with Vidarbha opener Sanjay R Ramaswamy. Dindigul : Madhya Pradesh batsman Ashutosh Singh made a patient, unbeaten 57 as India Red reached 230 for six on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy match against …

Duleep Trophy: Fascinating cricket on cards
6 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Fascinating cricket on cards

The Hindu  

The weather at Natham, a quiet village guarded by the Sirumalai Hills in southern Tamil Nadu, was capricious on Thursday. Cricket, to be played at the lovely NPR College Ground, over the next three weeks could well be as unpredictable and therefore fascinating. The pink ball, the floodlights and what seems a sporting wicket, with evident shades of green, could …

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