Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Playing in different conditions will give edge to Kerala in final, says KCA High Performance Chief
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Playing in different conditions will give edge to Kerala in final, says KCA High Performance Chief

The Hindu  

When Kerala stunned Tamil Nadu in a South Zone Ranji Trophy match at Palakkad in 1994-95, D. Vasu was part of the strong visiting side. Vasu now has reasons to feel happy and proud about Kerala cricket’s biggest success – a place in the Ranji Trophy final. “I think Kerala could have the edge in the final as they have the experience of playing in different types of conditions,” Vasu told Sportstar over the phone from Chennai. “In my playing days, Kerala had good spinners, but I could not have imagined they would go on to become a Ranji Trophy finalist,” the former Tamil Nadu coach said.

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Ranji Trophy: Kerala coach Amay Khurasiya proud of how his boys braved the odds to reach historic final
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Ranji Trophy: Kerala coach Amay Khurasiya proud of how his boys braved the odds to reach historic final

The Hindu  

Amay Khurasiya has done for the Kerala cricket team what no coach before him could. He still did well overall and led the side well, too.” Looking back at Kerala’s campaign, he feels one moment that stood out was Salman Nizar’s valour. “Because Salman didn’t budge, that moment defined history for Kerala cricket,” says Khurasiya. “And the catch went to …

Kerala Ranji team felicitated
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kerala Ranji team felicitated

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan felicitated the Kerala cricket team which finished as runner-up in the Ranji Trophy at a function held in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said Kerala’s historic entry into the final was a landmark achievement and as good as a title win. Mr. Vijayan said Kerala has been traditionally strong in …

Ranji dream run: Kerala Cricket Association announces Rs 4.5 crore cash prize for players, staff
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ranji dream run: Kerala Cricket Association announces Rs 4.5 crore cash prize for players, staff

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Cricket Association has announced Rs 4.5 crore cash prize for the state team that finished runners-up in the recent Ranji Trophy tournament. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief guest, said the squad achieved the stellar feat owing to a mix of youthfulness and experience. He appreciated Sachin Baby, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Salman Nizar, Jalaj Saxena, Aditya Sarwate and …

Ranji Trophy | Splendid effort by Kerala, but it has a few areas to work on
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ranji Trophy | Splendid effort by Kerala, but it has a few areas to work on

The Hindu  

What if there was no Mike-Gatting-reverse-sweeping moment for Sachin Baby? If none of the above had happened, Kerala probably would have been celebrating one of its greatest moments in its rich sporting history, and not the runner-up finish at the Ranji Trophy. To reach the final of India’s most prestigious domestic tournament is no mean feat, no doubt, and Baby …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Spirited Kerala left pondering about the what-ifs
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Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Spirited Kerala left pondering about the what-ifs

The Hindu  

What if there was no Mike-Gatting-reverse-sweep moment for Sachin Baby? If none of the above had happened, Kerala probably would have been celebrating one of its greatest moments in its rich sporting history, instead of the runner-up finish at the Ranji Trophy. Reaching the final of India’s most prestigious domestic tournament is no mean feat, no doubt, and Baby and …

Vindication for Vidarbha: From Ranji nobodies to three-time champion
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Vindication for Vidarbha: From Ranji nobodies to three-time champion

The Hindu  

“So Vidarbha has a Ranji Trophy team?” Prashant Vaidya still remembers that question from an India cricketer, when he was picked in the national team for the first time. Nearly three decades later, everyone knows Vidarbha has not just a Ranji Trophy team, it has a damn good team. Vidarbha lifted its third Ranji Trophy at the VCA Stadium on …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: “We didn’t depend on individuals,” says Vidarbha coach Usman Ghani after clinching title
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Ranji Trophy 2024-25: “We didn’t depend on individuals,” says Vidarbha coach Usman Ghani after clinching title

The Hindu  

After the heartbreak of last year, it was a dream-come-true moment for Usman Ghani. “It has indeed been a dream to hold this magnificent trophy,” the Vidarbha coach said after beating Kerala on the first-innings lead in the Ranji Trophy final at the VCA Stadium on Sunday. “We missed it by a whisker last year.” He said the preparations had …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final: First-innings lead enough to hand Vidarbha third title
4 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final: First-innings lead enough to hand Vidarbha third title

The Hindu  

There was no miracle. Akshay Wadkar’s men won their third Ranji Trophy in seven years, beating Kerala in the final by virtue of a first-innings lead at the VCA Stadium on Sunday. The first-time finalist did manage to get the centurion Karun Nair out early and then two more batters, but Akshay Karnewar and Darshan Nalkande stayed long enough to …

Ranji Trophy Final Highlights, Vidarbha vs Kerala Day 5: VID ride Malewar, Nair centuries, win third Ranji Trophy title
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Ranji Trophy Final Highlights, Vidarbha vs Kerala Day 5: VID ride Malewar, Nair centuries, win third Ranji Trophy title

Hindustan Times  

Ranji Trophy Final Highlights, Vidarbha vs Kerala Day 5: It was a drama-free conclusion to the match from Vidarbha's perspective, as they consolidated on their 37-run first innings lead to romp home with a confident third innings batting effort. It was led by a Karun Nair century as he put on another spectacular partnership with Danish Malewar, and with the …

Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha on course for Ranji Trophy glory
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha on course for Ranji Trophy glory

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur, : Had things unfolded differently two seasons ago, Karun Nair might have been playing for Kerala. Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha on course for Ranji Trophy glory Two seasons later, Nair is leading Vidarbha's charge toward their third Ranji Trophy title. He batted the entire day, crafting an unbeaten 132, his 23rd first-class century and fourth of the …

VID v KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final: Karun’s century puts Vidarbha potentially on winner’s seat vs Kerala
4 weeks, 1 day ago

VID v KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final: Karun’s century puts Vidarbha potentially on winner’s seat vs Kerala

The Hindu  

Karun Nair loves to bat on and on. A decade later, he has stamped his authority in another Ranji Trophy final. AS IT HAPPENED: Vidarbha vs Kerala, Ranji Trophy Final 2025 Day 4 Highlights This is Karun’s ninth hundred across formats this season. The main reason behind what now looks like Vidarbha’s match-winning first innings total was his fourth-wicket stand …

Kerala vs Vidarbha LIVE STREAMING: When and where to watch Ranji Trophy final Day 3 online? Check full details
1 month ago

Kerala vs Vidarbha LIVE STREAMING: When and where to watch Ranji Trophy final Day 3 online? Check full details

Live Mint  

Sachin Baby's Kerala and Akshay Wadkar's Vidarbha will meet in Nagpur to clinch the Ranji Trophy 2025. Despite losing 3 wickets for 24 runs, Vidarbha's Danish Malewar and Karun Nair stood up in the biggest match of the tournament and put on a 215-run partnership. Eventually, a 44-run last wicket partnership between Nachiket Bhute and Harsh Dubey helped the home …

Vidarbha vs Kerala, Ranji Trophy Final 2025: Where to Watch on TV, Stream, Online
1 month ago

Vidarbha vs Kerala, Ranji Trophy Final 2025: Where to Watch on TV, Stream, Online

India TV News  

Vidarbha vs Kerala, Ranji Trophy Final 2025: Where to Watch on TV, Stream, Online Vidarbha will play Kerala in the Ranji Trophy final from February 26 to March 2 at VCA Stadium in Nagpur. Vidarbha will take on Kerala in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. Vidarbha vs Kerala where to watch on TV Sports18 …

VID vs KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final: Vidarbha captain Wadkar wary of Kerala’s potent bowling attack
1 month ago

VID vs KER, Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final: Vidarbha captain Wadkar wary of Kerala’s potent bowling attack

The Hindu  

The excitement is palpable in the Kerala camp at the VCA Stadium on this humid afternoon. He tells one channel after another how thrilled every player is about Kerala’s first-ever Ranji Trophy final. READ | High-flying Vidarbha meets propitious Kerala in Ranji Trophy final showdown But, they are not taking Kerala lightly. “Kerala has an excellent attack and we should …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: What happened the last time Kerala played Vidarbha?
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1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: What happened the last time Kerala played Vidarbha?

The Hindu  

Kerala created history against Gujarat, earning a dramatic two-run lead in the semifinal on Friday to reach its first-ever Ranji Final. As Kerala and Vidarbha take on each other in the season finale on Wednesday, let’s see what happened when these two teams met the last time. VIDARBHA vs KERALA The Ranji Trophy 2019-20 Elite Group A match between Vidarbha …

'Been part of this team for 15 years. One of my greatest achievements': Sachin Baby on Kerala's historic Ranji final
1 month ago

'Been part of this team for 15 years. One of my greatest achievements': Sachin Baby on Kerala's historic Ranji final

Hindustan Times  

Sachin Baby made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2009 against Andhra Pradesh. This is the first time in 74 years that Kerala made the finals of India's premier domestic red-ball competition, pulling off a scintillating two-run lead over Gujarat in the semi-final last week. Sachin Baby, with ball in hand, with the 'unsung heroes' of Kerala's run up to the …

Kerala has made remarkable progress: Vasu
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1 month ago

Kerala has made remarkable progress: Vasu

The Hindu  

When Kerala stunned Tamil Nadu in a South Zone Ranji Trophy match at Palakkad in 1994-95, D. Vasu was part of the strong visiting side. Vasu now has reasons to feel happy and proud about Kerala cricket’s biggest success – a place in the Ranji Trophy final. “The team has been playing with a lot of confidence this year, and …

‘This is Kerala’s 1983 moment’ - Former captain Ananthapadmanabhan praises Sachin Baby-led team for reaching maiden Ranji Trophy final
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1 month, 1 week ago

‘This is Kerala’s 1983 moment’ - Former captain Ananthapadmanabhan praises Sachin Baby-led team for reaching maiden Ranji Trophy final

The Hindu  

He may be better known as an umpire now, but K.N. “This is Kerala’s 1983 moment,” he tells Sportstar, comparing it to India’s first-ever World Cup triumph. READ | From teammates to opponents — Wadkar ready to face Sarwate in Vidarbha vs Kerala final “Vidarbha is perhaps the most balanced side in the Ranji Trophy,” he says. “It is good …

This is Kerala’s 1983 moment, says Ananthapadmanabhan on its maiden Ranji final appearance
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1 month, 1 week ago

This is Kerala’s 1983 moment, says Ananthapadmanabhan on its maiden Ranji final appearance

The Hindu  

He may be better known as an umpire now, but K.N. “He has been a magnificent servant for Kerala cricket ever since he joined the team as a professional,” he says. “It is good that Kerala added Aditya Sarwate to the squad this year; they now form a superb spin attack.” Looking back to his playing days, Ananthapadmanabhan says Kerala …

D Vasu's role in Kerala's dream run to Ranji final
1 month, 1 week ago

D Vasu's role in Kerala's dream run to Ranji final

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Even as everyone is still reliving the thrilling fifth day that took Kerala to their first Ranji Trophy final, D Vasu is a happy man. Vasu insists that KCA gave him a free hand and that the Kerala Premier League T20 tournament was a big morale booster. Their hard work has been beneficial for the players,'' said Vasu, before …

Kerala cricket story: From the backwaters to Ranji Trophy final
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala cricket story: From the backwaters to Ranji Trophy final

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: At the start of the Ranji Trophy, few would have bet on Kerala making the final. A good cricketing system is one thing which would take Kerala cricket to the next level. With the right management and right players in the team the cricketing culture has set in; how to go about the game, not just one or two …

To play the Ranji Trophy final has been my dream: Kerala captain Sachin Baby
1 month, 1 week ago

To play the Ranji Trophy final has been my dream: Kerala captain Sachin Baby

The Hindu  

Sachin Baby was unlucky on his Ranji Trophy debut. Some 15 years later, Lady Luck smiled on Sachin, now the Kerala captain, in another Ranji Trophy match. A deflection off the helmet of Salman Nizar at short leg flew towards slip, where Sachin took the most unforgettable catch of his career and that of the Kerala cricket team. Kerala took …

RANJI TROPHY | Sachin Baby savours Kerala’s journey from underdog to finalist
1 month, 1 week ago

RANJI TROPHY | Sachin Baby savours Kerala’s journey from underdog to finalist

The Hindu  

Sachin Baby was unlucky on his Ranji Trophy debut. Some 15 years later, lady luck smiled on Baby, Kerala’s captain, in another Ranji Trophy match. A deflection off the helmet of Salman Nizar at short leg flew towards slip, where Baby took the most unforgettable catch of his career, and that of the Kerala cricket team. Kerala took the first-innings …

Kerala create history by reaching first-ever Ranji Trophy final, look at the team's journey to the top
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala create history by reaching first-ever Ranji Trophy final, look at the team's journey to the top

Firstpost  

Kerala created history by securing their maiden Ranji Trophy final berth with a thrilling two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat. Kerala will play their first-ever Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha from 26 February to 2 March. Kerala created history on Friday, securing their maiden Ranji Trophy final berth with a dramatic two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat. Kerala is actually picking the …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Experienced Sarwate’s match-defining spell sets up final date with former team
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Experienced Sarwate’s match-defining spell sets up final date with former team

The Hindu  

As Kerala took to the field on day five of the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat, the team was in desperate need of inspiration to mount a comeback. Despite the fifth-day pitch offering little turn, Sarwate rose to the occasion, taking the remaining wickets and restricting the home side to 455, just two runs shy of Kerala’s first-innings total. “I’ve …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: It is a great honour to represent Kerala in its first final, says Jalaj Saxena
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: It is a great honour to represent Kerala in its first final, says Jalaj Saxena

The Hindu  

Veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena said it was an honour as a professional player to be playing in Kerala’s first-ever Ranji Trophy final after the side’s draw with Gujarat in the semifinal here on Friday. After 20 years in the domestic circuit, aggregating over 7000 First-Class runs and 480 wickets, it will be the off-spinner’s first Ranji final too. Kerala bowler …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Vidarbha quells Mumbai’s lower-order show to secure final spot
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Vidarbha quells Mumbai’s lower-order show to secure final spot

The Hindu  

Mohit Avasthi and Royston Dias – in sync with Mumbai’s trend for the season of lower order contributing much more with the bat than the top order – frustrated the Vidarbha bowlers a lot. However, off the fifth ball into the last session, Harsh Dubey – the undisputed stand-out bowler of the Ranji Trophy season – rapped Avasthi on the …

Ranji Trophy 24-25 Finalists Confirmed As Kerala Storm Into Maiden Final With Draw Vs Gujarat
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 24-25 Finalists Confirmed As Kerala Storm Into Maiden Final With Draw Vs Gujarat

ABP News  

Ranji Trophy 24-25 Final: Kerala etch a famous chapter in the history books of their Ranji Trophy journey, as the side manage to secure their maiden berth in the Final of the tournament after drawing semi-final vs Gujarat at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. A special moment for Kerala 👌 They have qualified for the final for …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 semifinal: Kerala enters maiden final after dramatic first innings lead over Gujarat, in Ahmedabad on February 21 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 semifinal: Kerala enters maiden final after dramatic first innings lead over Gujarat, in Ahmedabad on February 21 2025

The Hindu  

The stage was set for a gripping finale. The odds were stacked against Kerala, with Gujarat needing just 28 runs at the start of the final day to cross the opponent’s 457, with three wickets in hand. Kerala looked to have scuffed the chance to remove the well-set Jaymeet when skipper Sachin Baby dropped a comfortable catch at short cover …

Ranji Trophy: Kerala uses concussion sub to replace Salman Nizar with Shoun Roger
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy: Kerala uses concussion sub to replace Salman Nizar with Shoun Roger

The Hindu  

Kerala has opted to substitute out Salman Nizar for the remainder of the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat after he sustained a knock to the head off the final ball of the Gujarat first-innings. Arzan Nagwaswalla attempted a slog with Gujarat just two runs shy of the Kerala total of 457, but the ball bounced off Salman’s helmet before captain …

Watch: Drama Unfolds In Ahmedabad As 'Helmet' Assists Kerala To Create History In Ranji Trophy SF
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Drama Unfolds In Ahmedabad As 'Helmet' Assists Kerala To Create History In Ranji Trophy SF

ABP News  

GUJ Vs KER: Gujarat and Kerala are arguably producing the 'Match of the Year', as both sides are in a tightly-contested battle for a place in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final. Here's How Kerala Has One Foot In Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Final In Ranji Trophy, the rule states that the team who manages to take the 'first innings lead' in …

Kerala reaches first Ranji Trophy final after taking first-innings lead vs Gujarat
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala reaches first Ranji Trophy final after taking first-innings lead vs Gujarat

The Hindu  

The stage was set for a gripping finale. The odds were stacked against Kerala, with Gujarat needing just 28 runs at the start of the final day to cross the opponent’s 457, with three wickets in hand. Kerala looked to have scuffed the chance to remove the well-set Jaymeet when skipper Sachin Baby dropped a comfortable catch at short cover …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 semifinal: Who qualifies for final if Gujarat vs Kerala ends in draw?
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 semifinal: Who qualifies for final if Gujarat vs Kerala ends in draw?

The Hindu  

The fate of the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 semifinal between Gujarat and Kerala, being played in Ahmedabad, hung in the balance at the close of play on Thursday. b) If points are equal then team with greater number of bonus points at league stage. c) If points and bonus points are equal then team with greater number of outright wins at …

Watch: Kerala edge closer to their first-ever Ranji final after miraculous catch
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Kerala edge closer to their first-ever Ranji final after miraculous catch

India Today  

It was a thriller of the highest order at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, February 21. Kerala edged ever closer to the Ranji Trophy final for the first time in their 74-year history in the premier first-class cricket tournament, taking the first-innings lead against Gujarat in the semi-final. Kerala secured a two-run lead in the morning session on Day …

Kerala — the God's own team
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala — the God's own team

New Indian Express  

Chennai: It can’t get more dramatic and seemed to be plucked out straight from Ripley’s Believe It or Not show. Kerala started on the back foot on the last day of their Ranji Trophy semifinal at the gigantic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Hosts Gujarat needed just two runs to reach Kerala’s 457 first innings score, when No …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet, Jalaj’s inspirational performances set up tense semifinal showdown
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet, Jalaj’s inspirational performances set up tense semifinal showdown

The Hindu  

When Gujarat resumed its first innings on day four of its Ranji Trophy semifinal against Kerala on Wednesday, the side looked primed to chase down the visitor’s score of 457. While Manan Hingrajia’s wicket helped Kerala add a spring to its step, Saxena’s ball to dismiss centurion Panchal was the one that truly got the team elated. Gujarat batter Jaymeet …

Jalaj confident that Kerala can take first innings lead against Gujarat
1 month, 1 week ago

Jalaj confident that Kerala can take first innings lead against Gujarat

The Hindu  

Kerala spinner Jalaj Saxena was confident his team could prise out the last three Gujarat wickets early on day five to gain the first-innings lead in the Ranji Trophy semifinal here. The veteran spinner bowled 36 overs on day four, bagging four wickets to bring his team back in the game after Gujarat raced to 238 for the loss of …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet’s unbeaten 74 takes Gujarat towards Kerala’s first-innings score on Day 4 of semifinal
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet’s unbeaten 74 takes Gujarat towards Kerala’s first-innings score on Day 4 of semifinal

The Hindu  

Jalaj Saxena’s four-wicket haul seemed to be taking his team to the cusp of history, but a knock beyond his years from Jaymeet Patel ensured the first Ranji Trophy semifinal between Gujarat and Kerala in Ahmedabad is tantalizingly poised heading into the final day. Ranji Trophy Highlights, Semifinals Day 4 Priyank Panchal, the overnight centurion, and Urvil Patel then scored …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sachin Baby’s patient fifty for Kerala earmarks attritional opening day against Gujarat
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sachin Baby’s patient fifty for Kerala earmarks attritional opening day against Gujarat

The Hindu  

A conservative, unbeaten half-century from captain Sachin Baby helped Kerala post 206 for four against Gujarat during day one of the first Ranji Trophy semifinal at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Monday. Despite picking only four wickets in the day, the Gujarat bowlers will be buoyant with the controlled run rate while Kerala will take positives from the stubborn …

RANJI TROPHY | Middle-order heavy hitters in focus as Kerala takes on Gujarat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RANJI TROPHY | Middle-order heavy hitters in focus as Kerala takes on Gujarat

The Hindu  

It will be a battle between the middle-order heavy lifters when Gujarat takes on Kerala in the first semifinal of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Monday. While Gujarat’s batters locked themselves on the crease to bat Saurashtra out of reckoning in Rajkot, Kerala needed a stubborn 256-ball association for the seventh wicket to earn …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Middle-order firepower takes the spotlight as Gujarat faces Kerala in first semifinal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Middle-order firepower takes the spotlight as Gujarat faces Kerala in first semifinal

The Hindu  

It will be a battle between the middle-order heavy lifters when Gujarat takes on Kerala in the first semifinal of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. In the semis, the team will hope for considerable contributions from skipper Sachin Baby and experienced opener Rohan Kunnummal to ease the pressure on Nizar and Co. …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Second semifinal between Gujarat and Kerala in Ahmedabad on February 17, 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Second semifinal between Gujarat and Kerala in Ahmedabad on February 17, 2025

The Hindu  

Hosts Gujarat are unlikely to digress from their tried and tested template of out-batting oppositions with dogged first innings displays as they take on a gutsy Kerala in their Ranji Trophy semi-final beginning in Ahmedabad on Monday. Fresh from his maiden first-class hundred with 140 runs, Urvil led Gujarat’s charge in an imposing first innings total of 511, while Jaymeet …

Tamil Nadu’s Ranji Trophy 2024/25 performance: It’s the same story yet again as TN team promises a lot but fails to deliver
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu’s Ranji Trophy 2024/25 performance: It’s the same story yet again as TN team promises a lot but fails to deliver

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s crushing 198-run defeat against Vidarbha in the quarterfinals of the Ranji Trophy extended the team’s barren run in domestic cricket for a third consecutive year. Still, the onus lies on the players, especially the senior pros who have played at higher levels, to take responsibility and deliver in crucial games and challenging conditions. TN — considered a powerhouse …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: What is the semifinal line-up?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: What is the semifinal line-up?

The Hindu  

The quarterfinal fixtures of this edition of the Ranji Trophy came to a close on Wednesday as Kerala beat Jammu and Kashmir via first innings lead at the MCA Cricket Stadium in Pune. In the semifinals, Kerala will face Gujarat in Ahmedabad, while 42-time champion Mumbai will take on Vidarbha at the VCA stadium in Nagpur. Gujarat advanced to the …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: ‘There is a clear pattern to our defeats and we need to sort it out’, says TN skipper Sai Kishore after quarterfinal exit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: ‘There is a clear pattern to our defeats and we need to sort it out’, says TN skipper Sai Kishore after quarterfinal exit

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu skipper R. Sai Kishore minced no words when saying that the team needs to improve its performances in away conditions after crashing out of the Ranji Trophy with a humiliating 198-run defeat to Vidarbha here on Tuesday. “It is a disappointing loss, and there is a clear pattern in our defeats in the last two years: playing in …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Salman’s ton helps Kerala fight back to take first-innings lead against Jammu and Kashmir in quarterfinals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Salman’s ton helps Kerala fight back to take first-innings lead against Jammu and Kashmir in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Salman Nizar ran towards the dugout, took his helmet off, bent down and saluted the sky as he brought up his second consecutive first-class century. When Kerala started the day’s proceedings at 200 for 9, not many imagined the team would put up a fight for the last wicket. At the MCA Stadium on Monday, he forged an 81-run partnership …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Red soil puts pacers in focus as high-flying Vidarbha faces Tamil Nadu in quarters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Red soil puts pacers in focus as high-flying Vidarbha faces Tamil Nadu in quarters

The Hindu  

A rampaging Vidarbha will look to continue its regal march in the Ranji Trophy when it takes on Tamil Nadu in the quarterfinal, which starts here at the VCA ground on Saturday. Vidarbha, last year’s runner-up, dominated the group stages and finished on top of Group B with 40 points - the highest in the Elite group - posting six …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 knockouts: Schedule, venues, where to watch - All you need to know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 knockouts: Schedule, venues, where to watch - All you need to know

India TV News  

The knockout round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season will begin on February 8. The eight qualified teams - Haryana, Saurashtra, Mumbai, Jammu and Kashmir, Vidharbha, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Kerala will compete in the quarter finals and four out of these teams will progress to the semi-finals, which will begin on February 17. Notably, Jammu and Kashmir, who topped …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Pacers hold key as Jammu and Kashmir faces Kerala in quarterfinal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Pacers hold key as Jammu and Kashmir faces Kerala in quarterfinal

The Hindu  

A while after the teams reached the MCA Stadium on Friday morning, Kerala coach Amay Khurasiya and captain Sachin Baby had a closer look at the pitch. While it will be a challenge for Kerala to quickly adapt to the conditions, Jammu and Kashmir comes into the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal buoying with confidence. | Photo Credit: Shayan Acharya Having performed …

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