Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra yet to plan for domestic camp - Cricket News
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Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra yet to plan for domestic camp - Cricket News

The Hindu  

Saurashtra beat Bengal in March to lift the Ranji Trophy 2019-20 in the initial days of the coronavirus threat in India. We have just received the guidelines from the BCCI but we want to wait till further instructions before resuming cricket,” Himanshu Shah, Honorary Secretary, Saurashtra Cricket Association, told Sportstar on Wednesday. I think we will start once everything is 100 per cent certain and clear.” READ | A recent report in an English daily said that the payment for first-class and age-group players have been delayed. It stated that several domestic players from Jharkhand, Mumbai, Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Pondicherry, Baroda, Railways, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh hadn’t received their “full settlement” for the last season. Some of the states, mainly Baroda Cricket Association and Bengal Cricket Association, may get affected due to the 'no 60-plus' rule among support staff.

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Ranji Trophy Diary: Killing time in smog and IPL auction fever hits home!
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

Karnataka’s Krishnan Shrijith cracks hundred on First-Class debut amid battle with personal loss
1 month, 1 week 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: Tamil Nadu bundles Railways for 229, remain in control on Day 1
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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: Rohan, Akshay fifties keep Kerala in control against Haryana on Day 1
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka visits Uttar Pradesh in hunt for outright win to revive campaign
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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: Sai Kishore-less Tamil Nadu faces Railways in high-stakes encounter
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sai Kishore-less Tamil Nadu faces Railways in high-stakes encounter

The Hindu  

Only two points separate second-placed Railways and third-ranked Tamil Nadu in the Elite Group-D standings as both teams get ready to face off in a high-stakes fifth-round Ranji Trophy fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium here from Wednesday. Railways is playing some really good cricket this season and it will hope that the experienced squad will mitigate the ill-effects of …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala faces Haryana’s in-form bowling attack in top-of-the-table Elite Group C clash
1 month, 1 week 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 2024-25: Mumbai seeks another dominant show in battle against Services
1 month, 1 week 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: Karnataka slips out of top four after stalemate against Bengal
1 month, 2 weeks 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: Mulani, Himanshu shine as Mumbai remains on cusp of win vs Odisha
1 month, 2 weeks 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: Ishan Porel picks three to put Bengal in dominant position against Karnataka on Day 3
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Ishan Porel picks three to put Bengal in dominant position against Karnataka on Day 3

The Hindu  

Bengal moved to a strong position on the penultimate day of its Elite ‘C’ Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka here on Friday. Bengal fast bowler Ishan Porel did the damage in the morning session, picking up three quick wickets to bowl Karnataka out for 221. Karnataka’s hopes of getting close to the Bengal total evaporated when fast bowler Suraj Sindhu …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Manohar, Shreyas steady Karnataka’s innings against Bengal, Koushik picks five
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Manohar, Shreyas steady Karnataka’s innings against Bengal, Koushik picks five

The Hindu  

In the absence of regulars Prasidh Krishna, Vidhwath Kaverappa and V. Vyshak, the onus was on V. Koushik to carry the pace bowling load for Karnataka. Koushik delivered in style, showcasing terrific skill to record figures of five for 38 against Bengal in a Ranji Trophy Group ‘C’ match here on Thursday. Manohar reached his maiden First Class fifty, in …

Rajasthan's Grip on the Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad's Uncertain Path
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan's Grip on the Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad's Uncertain Path

The Hindu  

Rajasthan and Hyderabad will clash in the fourth round of the Ranji Trophy, with Rajasthan holding the advantage on the leader-board. Hyderabad, coming off an impressive win against Puducherry, will be looking to bounce back. Tanay Thyagarajan, the left-arm spinner, poses a significant threat for Rajasthan, while Hyderabad's Saranu Nishanth is back in action after recovering from his injury.

Ranji Trophy Round 4: A Battle of Titans, A Journey Through Diverse Landscapes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy Round 4: A Battle of Titans, A Journey Through Diverse Landscapes

The Hindu  

The 2024-25 Ranji Trophy Round 4 will feature 19 matches across various locations in the country. Karnataka will take on Bengal at home, while Tripura will clash with Baroda in a clash of states. Rajasthan will face Hyderabad in a battle of titans, while Vidarbha will take on Himachal Pradesh in a clash of power. Gujarat will lock horns with …

Bihar Aims to Bounce Back Against Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy Match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bihar Aims to Bounce Back Against Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy Match

Hindustan Times  

The Bihar cricket team will look to redeem themselves against Madhya Pradesh in their upcoming Ranji Trophy match. The team suffered a defeat against Karnataka and will need to step up their game in the coming matches. Bowlers have been delivering for Bihar, and batters need to step up to provide runs. The Bihar Cricket Association is committed to supporting …

Karnataka Soars to the Top of Group C, Mumbai Makes a Strong Push in Group A
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Soars to the Top of Group C, Mumbai Makes a Strong Push in Group A

The Hindu  

Karnataka emerges victorious in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, clinching the top spot in Group C. Mumbai moves up to fourth place in Group A with nine points, while Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu secure the third and fourth spots respectively in Group B. In the Group D standings, Railways secure the top spot, followed by Delhi and Chandigarh.

Kerala Takes Upper Hand Against Bengal in Ranji Trophy Match
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala Takes Upper Hand Against Bengal in Ranji Trophy Match

The Hindu  

Kerala and Bengal clash in the Ranji Trophy match, with the home team emerging victorious on Day 3. The match saw a thrilling partnership between Jalaj Saxena and Salman Nizar, who scored a 140-run partnership to revive Kerala's batting after losing two wickets in the first hour. Despite Bengal's comeback efforts, the tourists held their ground and secured a comfortable …

Chhattisgarh Dominates Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy Clash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh Dominates Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy Clash

The Hindu  

Chhattisgarh shines as they take control against Tamil Nadu in the third-round Ranji Trophy match. They posted 500 in their first innings, with Anuj Tiwary and Sanjeet Desai contributing significantly with their batting. Tamil Nadu were bowled out for 23 in the second innings, with Ajith Ram taking five wickets for the home team.

Tamil Nadu Favourites Set to Clash with Chhattisgarh in Ranji Trophy Third Round
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Favourites Set to Clash with Chhattisgarh in Ranji Trophy Third Round

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu will be looking to continue their impressive start to the Ranji Trophy campaign when they take on Chhattisgarh in the third-round match. The home team will be without key players Washington Sundar, B. Sai Sudharsan, and B. Indrajith, but they have the experience and skill to overcome the challenge. Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh will be hoping to get some points …

Ranji Trophy Round 3: A Comprehensive Guide to Matches and Fixtures
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy Round 3: A Comprehensive Guide to Matches and Fixtures

The Hindu  

The 2024-25 Ranji Trophy Round 3 will feature 38 teams across Elite (32) and Plate (6) divisions. The third round will see matches across different parts of the country, with as many as 19 matches held. The defending champion Mumbai will look to build on its winning momentum in the away match against Tripura. The full list of matches is …

Karnataka Reaches for Reinforcements for Ranji Trophy Trip to Bihar
2 months ago

Karnataka Reaches for Reinforcements for Ranji Trophy Trip to Bihar

The Hindu  

Karnataka has called up K.V. Aneesh and Abhinav Manohar for their Ranji Trophy away trip to Bihar. Aneesh, a 23-year-old debutant, played four First Class games for Karnataka and made 34 and 40 runs in the Ranji quarterfinal against Vidarbha. Abhinav Manohar, a 30-year-old, is yet to make his red-ball debut but has played for Gujarat Titans in the IPL. …

More gap between Ranji games to address player fatigue: Jay Shah
7 months, 1 week ago

More gap between Ranji games to address player fatigue: Jay Shah

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket board will ensure a longer gap between Ranji Trophy matches in the coming season, players complained of fatigue last season and raised concerns that having just days between matches will lead to injuries. A four-member committee -- head coach Rahul Dravid, NCA director VVS Laxman, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and BCCI general manager Abey Kuruvilla – was …

Ranji Trophy heroics not celebrated as much as one-off IPL exploits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy heroics not celebrated as much as one-off IPL exploits

The Hindu  

The one thing that the IPL has done is pretty much ensure that it is a shortcut to the India cap. Take, for example, the magnificent century scored by Vidarbha’s captain Akshay Wadkar in the finals of the Ranji Trophy; none of his family members or anybody else has been interviewed. Don’t forget that Wadkar had also kept wickets for …

State units 'helpless', urge to hold Ranji Trophy before IPL auction as rising count of domestic absentees worries BCCI
9 months ago

State units 'helpless', urge to hold Ranji Trophy before IPL auction as rising count of domestic absentees worries BCCI

Hindustan Times  

As the IPL 2024 gears up for its highly anticipated kickoff on March 22, the focus is not just on the thrilling matches but also on the balance between domestic cricket and the lucrative T20 tournament. Mumbai players celebrate their Ranji Trophy win in the 2023-24 season An analysis by the Indian Express has revealed a concerning trend among IPL …

Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel get central contracts; Ranji matches unlikely to be held in North in Dec-Jan
9 months ago

Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel get central contracts; Ranji matches unlikely to be held in North in Dec-Jan

The Hindu  

India’s newest batting star Sarfaraz Khan and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel were inducted into Group C of BCCI’s central contract with an annual retainership fee of Rs 1 crore, having fulfilled the criteria of playing three Tests in a current season. Ranji Trophy scheduling The BCCI is likely to revisit the Ranji Trophy calendar for the next season and will not …

'Triple' Ranji fees, end tournament in December to adjust IPL training: Gavaskar's advice to avoid Ishan-like situation
9 months, 1 week ago

'Triple' Ranji fees, end tournament in December to adjust IPL training: Gavaskar's advice to avoid Ishan-like situation

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called upon the Board of Control for Cricket in India to increase the pay for domestic cricketers, particularly those in the first-class circuit. While appreciating the BCCI's recent decision to provide incentives for Test players, Gavaskar emphasised the importance of adequately supporting the Ranji Trophy, which serves as a crucial platform for nurturing future …

'There will be lot of injuries': Shardul Thakur calls out Ranji Trophy scheduling, urges BCCI to re-look at it – India TV
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'There will be lot of injuries': Shardul Thakur calls out Ranji Trophy scheduling, urges BCCI to re-look at it – India TV

India TV News  

Senior India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur has called out Ranji Trophy's gruelling scheduling urging the BCCI to take a relook at it given the packed schedules all across the board with regards to IPL, international cricket and first-class cricket. Shardul, who smashed his maiden first-class century in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Nadu lifting Mumbai to 290/9 from …

Ranji Trophy: Some tantalising match-ups in the KO rounds
10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Some tantalising match-ups in the KO rounds

Hindustan Times  

Saurashtra, Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh will look to build on their recent successes in the Ranji Trophy tournament as the knock-round begins on Friday. Cheteshwar Pujara plays a shot during the third day of the Ranji Trophy cricket match between Saurashtra and Vidarbha In a mouth-watering clash, Saurashtra will run into the strong Tamil Nadu while Vidarbha have a tough …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Batting collapses and inconsistent bowling show Kerala the exit door again
10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Batting collapses and inconsistent bowling show Kerala the exit door again

The Hindu  

A passive Kerala side failed to qualify for the knockout round of the Ranji Trophy for the fifth straight season. We failed to seize our moments.”Vinod S. Kumar, secretary of Kerala Cricket Association Sachin stood tall among ruins to amass more than 800 runs with four centuries. RELATED: Resolute Andhra earns draw against Kerala in Ranji Trophy 2023-24 Deliberate slow …

Ranji Trophy 2024 quarterfinal line-ups confirmed, Tamil Nadu reach knockouts for first time after six seasons
10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024 quarterfinal line-ups confirmed, Tamil Nadu reach knockouts for first time after six seasons

India TV News  

The latest season of India's premier domestic competition Ranji Trophy is nearing its business end as the quarterfinal line-ups for the 2024 edition have been confirmed. On the other hand, the Sai Kishore-led Tamil Nadu have qualified for the knockouts for the first time after six seasons. Quarterfinalists from Group C Group C saw an engaging contest as Gujarat failed …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Tamil Nadu beats Punjab, qualifies for quarterfinals for first time since 2016-17 season
10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Tamil Nadu beats Punjab, qualifies for quarterfinals for first time since 2016-17 season

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu finally qualified for the quarterfinals of the Ranji Trophy for the first time since the 2016-17 season after beating Punjab by nine wickets in the final league match at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground on Monday. Punjab resumed the day on 180 for four with a lead of 19 runs and was bundled out for 231 within 90 …

Ranji Trophy February 12 Matches Highlights, Scorecard: Baba Indrajith, Vijay Shankar help Tamil Nadu deny Karnataka win, match ends in a thrilling draw
10 months, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy February 12 Matches Highlights, Scorecard: Baba Indrajith, Vijay Shankar help Tamil Nadu deny Karnataka win, match ends in a thrilling draw

The Hindu  

February 12, 2024 Latest Scores Odisha vs Uttarakhand, Elite Group D Barabati Stadium, Cuttack Toss: Uttarakhand opts to bat first Uttarakhand 342 in 131.3 overs & 203/8 dec in 56 overs | Odisha 169 in 56.4 overs & 17/2 in 9 overs Assam vs Bihar, Elite Group B Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Toss: Bihar opts to bowl Assam 405 all …

Ranji Trophy: Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary 'absolutely frustrated' with current state of premier First-Class competition
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary 'absolutely frustrated' with current state of premier First-Class competition

Firstpost  

India and Bengal batter Manoj Tiwary went into an explosive tirade on social media on Saturday regarding the current state of the Ranji Trophy, the country’s premier domestic cricketing competition, calling for it to be “scrapped off from the calendar” from the next season. Tiwary, who reversed his decision to retire from all forms of the sport last year to …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Must-win game for Bengal as it clashes against underperforming Kerala
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Must-win game for Bengal as it clashes against underperforming Kerala

The Hindu  

It has been a disappointing show so far from Kerala in the Ranji Trophy this season. The host will be playing for pride and search for its first win when it takes on a strong Bengal side in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the St.Xavier’s College ground here on Friday. However, Kerala, which is lying sixth in …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Inconsistent Delhi hosts in-form Baroda, weather could play spoilsport
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Inconsistent Delhi hosts in-form Baroda, weather could play spoilsport

The Hindu  

In the middle of an ordinary campaign in Ranji Trophy, former champion Delhi is looking to redeem itself. After four outings, with three to go, Baroda has 20 points to sixth-placed Delhi’s seven in Group D. Going by its playing strength and form, Delhi at best could be party spoiler and not a serious contender to go past the league …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: “Peaking” Tamil Nadu aims to continue consistency against Goa
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: “Peaking” Tamil Nadu aims to continue consistency against Goa

The Hindu  

With two innings victories against Railways and Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu coach Sulakshan Kulkarni feels that his team is “peaking at the right time” in its ongoing Ranji Trophy campaign. Speaking on the eve of Tamil Nadu’s fifth-round Ranji Trophy match versus Goa, he said: “The best part in the last three games was that we got twenty wickets in all …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Chhattisgarh aims to maximise home advantage against misfiring Kerala
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Chhattisgarh aims to maximise home advantage against misfiring Kerala

The Hindu  

The rectangular brown strip in the middle stands apart, like a veritable oasis in the desert, from the lush green outfield at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International stadium here. However, the defeat against Andhra will not deter Chhattisgarh from maximising its home advantage when it plays Kerala in the Ranji Trophy Group B here on Friday. Kerala is a …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Karnataka gears up for Railways challenge in absence of captain Mayank Agarwal
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Karnataka gears up for Railways challenge in absence of captain Mayank Agarwal

The Hindu  

Karnataka will have to make do without its captain, Mayank Agarwal, when it takes on Railways in a crucial Ranji Trophy Elite Group C encounter at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat on Friday. Experienced leggie Karn Sharma was the wrecker-in-chief during the fourth innings against Gujarat, picking up four wickets, but it is all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and the pace …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Jagadeesan slams ton as Tamil Nadu dominates Chandigarh on opening day
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Jagadeesan slams ton as Tamil Nadu dominates Chandigarh on opening day

The Hindu  

Pacer Sandeep Warrier and left-arm spinner R. Sai Kishore led the way for Tamil Nadu with three wickets each before N. Jagadeesan slammed his second consecutive ton of the season as the host dominated proceedings on day one of its Ranji Trophy clash against Chandigarh at the Sri Ramakrishna College ground on Friday. Later, Jagadeesan and Pradosh Ranjan Paul pressed …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Hurt Karnataka looks to get back on winning ways against Goa
11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Hurt Karnataka looks to get back on winning ways against Goa

The Hindu  

Barely four days after crumbling to bits against Gujarat, Karnataka will look to pick up the pieces and get back on its feet when it plays Goa in a Ranji Trophy Group-C encounter at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium starting Friday. With fellow pacer Vidwath Kaverappa away on India-A duty, M. Venkatesh may play his first First Class tie in his …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Bengal aims to win maximum points against Chhattisgarh
11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Bengal aims to win maximum points against Chhattisgarh

The Hindu  

After narrowly missing a chance to record an outright win against Uttar Pradesh, Bengal will seek to grab maximum points in its first home match of the Ranji Trophy against Chhattisgarh starting at the Eden Gardens here on Friday. In the absence of some well-known players, including Abhimanyu Easwaran, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, and Shahbaz Ahmed, Bengal has done well …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Gujarat registers dramatic six-run win against sloppy Karnataka
11 months, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Gujarat registers dramatic six-run win against sloppy Karnataka

The Hindu  

At 50 for no loss, chasing a paltry 110, Karnataka was coasting towards a victory with a bonus point. On an extraordinary final day of a Ranji Trophy Group ‘C’ outing here on Monday, Gujarat achieved the impossible. The poor shot selection started with captain Mayank Agarwal, who awkwardly tried to guide Desai to third-man when two slips were in …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Aryan Juyal’s unbeaten ton keeps Uttar Pradesh ahead against Kerala on day 3
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Aryan Juyal’s unbeaten ton keeps Uttar Pradesh ahead against Kerala on day 3

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh showcased its myriad strengths to shut out Kerala from the contest on the third day of the Ranji Trophy cricket match at the SD College ground in Alappuzha on Sunday. The near-perfect day for the visitors was orchestrated by Ankit Rajpoot’s fiery opening spell in the morning, which brought a swift end to Kerala’s innings and gave Uttar …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24 Day 3 scorecard: Mumbai closes in on win, Prabhsimran scores ton for Punjab
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24 Day 3 scorecard: Mumbai closes in on win, Prabhsimran scores ton for Punjab

The Hindu  

The third day of the first round of Raji Trophy 2023-24 ended with some teams, such as Mumbai and Tripura, closing in on a victory. Vidarbha’s bowler Umesh Yadav celebrates the wicket of Services’ batter Lokesh Kumar during the third day of the Ranji Trophy cricket match between Services and Vidarbha, in Nagpur. | Photo Credit: V. Raju / The …

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