VVS Laxman names two players 'who didn't play for India as much as they should have'
4 years, 6 months ago

VVS Laxman names two players 'who didn't play for India as much as they should have'

India TV News  

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman mentioned two Indian cricketers who, according to him, should've played more for the Indian side during their prime. Laxman mentioned India's domestic cricket stalwarts Wasim Jaffer and Murali Kartik. Talking about Jaffer and Kartik, Laxman wrote, "They didn’t play for India as much as they should have, but @WasimJaffer14 and @kartikmurali extended their romance with the sport through Ranji Trophy and county cricket respectively. Primarily a player for the side in the longest format of the game, he was an integral part of the side in 2006 and 2007, making valuable contributions during India's tours to West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh, and in the home series against Pakistan.

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India TV Sports Wrap on December 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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1 week, 4 days ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

After the thrilling Test match in Melbourne, the focus now shifts to Sydney where the New Year Test will be played between India and Australia. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Rohit Sharma admits Jasprit Bumrah is being over bowled in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rohit Sharma has admitted that Jasprit Bumrah is being over bowled in the ongoing Test series …

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: 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 2024-25: Kerala’s Jalaj Saxena torments Uttar Pradesh with a five-wicket haul on day 1
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2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala’s Jalaj Saxena torments Uttar Pradesh with a five-wicket haul on day 1

The Hindu  

Thiruvananthapuram Jalaj Saxena’s affinity with KCA-St.Xavier’s ground continued as the off-spinner picked up his 13th five-wicket haul at the venue to skittle out Uttar Pradesh for 162 in the first innings in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match here on Wednesday. Kerala seized control after reaching 82 for two at stumps on the first day with Baba Aparajith and …

RANJI TROPHY | Jalaj Saxena torments Uttar Pradesh with a five-wicket haul
2 months ago

RANJI TROPHY | Jalaj Saxena torments Uttar Pradesh with a five-wicket haul

The Hindu  

Jalaj Saxena’s affinity with KCA-St. Xavier’s ground continued as the off spinner picked up his 13th five wicket haul at the venue to help Kerala skittle out Uttar Pradesh for 162 in the first innings in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match here on Wednesday. Put in, the Uttar Pradesh openers Aryan Juyal and Madhav Karthik resisted Kerala’s new …

Legends Recall Sachin Tendulkar's Ranji Semis, Call for Scheduling Overhaul
2 months ago

Legends Recall Sachin Tendulkar's Ranji Semis, Call for Scheduling Overhaul

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's absence from the Indian domestic cricket team has sparked discussions and questions about scheduling and workload management. Former selector Devang Gandhi reminded of Sachin Tendulkar's remarkable performance in Ranji Trophy matches, highlighting the importance of rest and recovery for top cricketers. BCCI officials are considering a scheduling overhaul to address the issue, with suggestions including …

Vaibhav's Double-Edged Sword: Fame and First Class Debut Clash
2 months, 1 week ago

Vaibhav's Double-Edged Sword: Fame and First Class Debut Clash

The Hindu  

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a rising star in Bihar cricket, faces the challenge of balancing fame and success. Despite initial hounding from the local media, he shines brightly on the international stage, becoming the youngest ever to score a century in international cricket. However, a disappointing dismissal against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy highlights the fickle nature of the sport. Despite the …

Karnataka Reaches for Reinforcements for Ranji Trophy Trip to Bihar
2 months, 2 weeks 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. …

VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid reunite on 23rd anniversary of historic 376-run Eden Gardens epic against Australia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid reunite on 23rd anniversary of historic 376-run Eden Gardens epic against Australia

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman recently reunited with his ex-teammate and current head coach of the Indian men's team, Rahul Dravid, marking the anniversary of their historic partnership against Australia in the 2001 Kolkata Test. The duo forged a monumental 376-run partnership that played a pivotal role in India's legendary comeback victory at Eden Gardens. VVS Laxman poses with Rahul …

'In my days, Sachin, Dravid and I...': Ganguly's 'Kohli, Rohit' take on red-ball vs white-ball debate amid contract row
10 months, 1 week ago

'In my days, Sachin, Dravid and I...': Ganguly's 'Kohli, Rohit' take on red-ball vs white-ball debate amid contract row

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that contrary to the opinion among young cricketers, IPL career can go hand-in-hand with career in red-ball cricket. Ganguly, who played multi-format cricket during his days as an active cricketer, explained his point of view citing examples of yesteryear cricketers in him, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and present-day stars in Virat Kohli and Rohit …

Not part of Test series against England, Indian star smashes century in Ranji Trophy semifinal
10 months, 1 week ago

Not part of Test series against England, Indian star smashes century in Ranji Trophy semifinal

India TV News  

Mumbai and Tamil Nadu are taking on each other in a mouthwatering semifinal of Ranji Trophy 2024 at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai. Despite bossing the first innings after bowling Tamil Nadu for 146, Mumbai stumbled by losing seven wickets for 106 with the visitors smelling a lead. Shardul, who is not part of the Indian team for the …

Ajinkya Rahane hopeful of playing upcoming Ranji Trophy matches
1 year ago

Ajinkya Rahane hopeful of playing upcoming Ranji Trophy matches

Firstpost  

Ajinkya Rahane arrived in Patna with the Mumbai Team as an important member of their Ranji Trophy plans but could not take part in the match against Bihar owing to an injury. But I will definitely play in the upcoming Ranji matches,” Rahane told India Today. “They are supporting the Mumbai team along with the Bihar team,” Rahane said, expressing …

VVS Laxman set to take over as India head coach, Rahul Dravid likely to mentor LSG in IPL 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

VVS Laxman set to take over as India head coach, Rahul Dravid likely to mentor LSG in IPL 2024

India Today  

Rahul Dravid is set to vacate his position as the head coach of the Indian men's team. Laxman, who is currently coaching the Indian team in Dravid's absence, could take over on full-time basis after the India vs Australia T20I series. Under the coaching of Rahul Dravid, India had their most dominant run in the ODI World Cup, winning 10 …

VVS Laxman to be head coach for Gaikwad-led Asian Games squad as likely support staff for men's, women's teams revealed
1 year, 4 months ago

VVS Laxman to be head coach for Gaikwad-led Asian Games squad as likely support staff for men's, women's teams revealed

Hindustan Times  

Indian men's cricket team will be in the midst of their last-gasp preparation for the ODI World Cup, having just completed their home game against five-time champions Australia, before they assemble in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium for their ODI World Cup opener, when the Asian Games event will kick off in China. With regular head coach Rahul Dravid being with …

Virat Kohli Becomes India's Fifth Highest Run-Getter In Test Cricket. See Complete List
1 year, 5 months ago

Virat Kohli Becomes India's Fifth Highest Run-Getter In Test Cricket. See Complete List

ABP News  

Virat Kohli's records in India vs West Indies 1st Test: Team India remained intact and in firm control on the second day of India vs West Indies 1st Test in Dominica. Virat Kohli's hunger for runs and consistency helped him continue scaling new heights as the former skipper became the fifth highest run scorer in Test matches for India. Virat …

Virat Kohli eclipses Sehwag in glorious run-scoring list, Rohit Sharma achieves spectacular feat against WI in 1st Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Virat Kohli eclipses Sehwag in glorious run-scoring list, Rohit Sharma achieves spectacular feat against WI in 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was not the only Indian batter who scripted history on Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and the West Indies. Captain Rohit Sharma and former India skipper Virat Kohli also entered their names on the record books on Wednesday as Team India extended their lead to 162 runs at Windsor Park. Virat Kohli eclipsed Virender …

History created as Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal knock off Sehwag-Jaffer's 17-year-old record during IND vs WI 1st Test
1 year, 5 months ago

History created as Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal knock off Sehwag-Jaffer's 17-year-old record during IND vs WI 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

After three fantastic Test matches between England and Australia at The Ashes, Test cricket is witnessing a rather one-sided contest in Dominica as Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal continue to treat the West Indies bowling attack like punching bags. Jaiswal and Rohit – India's newest opening pair in Tests – scored centuries each as India solidified their dominance, reaching 312/2 …

IND vs WI: Yashasvi smashes debut ton, Rohit scores hundred as India takes control on day 2
1 year, 5 months ago

IND vs WI: Yashasvi smashes debut ton, Rohit scores hundred as India takes control on day 2

The Hindu  

Yashasvi Jaiswal, a young man from Bhadohi who toughened up on ruthless Mumbai Maidans, enjoyed his finest day on a cricket pitch with an unconquered debut hundred as India seized complete control on the second day of the opening Test against West Indies here. Skipper Rohit Sharma, also eschewed his natural flair en route to his 10th Test hundred and …

My guide, colleague, role model: VVS Laxman on Sachin @50
1 year, 8 months ago

My guide, colleague, role model: VVS Laxman on Sachin @50

Hindustan Times  

I consider myself fortunate to have played with the greatest player of my generation. The Fab Four: Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar, at the launch of the latter’s autobiography, Playing It My Way, in 2014. Arshad Ayub, who had also played in Sachin’s debut series in Pakistan, introduced me to him. He gave me Sachin’s example, …

22 years since VVS Laxman and Dravid batted all day and stopped the all conquering Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

22 years since VVS Laxman and Dravid batted all day and stopped the all conquering Australia

Op India  

When Steve Waugh’s “invincibles” came to India in February 2001, nobody expected India to win the series. While following on, Indian team management made a switch, they put Laxman at 3 instead of 6, and put Dravid at 6, a decision that was going to change Test cricket forever. Still, when Ganguly departed at 232, India was 42 runs from …

Ranji Trophy: Jadhav century gives Maharashtra strong start against Mumbai
1 year, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Jadhav century gives Maharashtra strong start against Mumbai

The Hindu  

Kedar Jadhav made the most of a reprieve early on in the innings and smashed his second century of the season to guide Maharashtra to 314-6 in a crucial Ranji Trophy Elite Group B fixture against Mumbai. Jadhav, however, got lucky on 37 when Suved Parkar dropped him at first slip off a Tushar Deshpande delivery, and Jadhav hit back …

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Sachin Baby’s century keeps Kerala alive against Karnataka
1 year, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Sachin Baby’s century keeps Kerala alive against Karnataka

The Hindu  

Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal wouldn’t have bothered too much about losing the toss in the morning as his opening bowlers made early inroads and enabled the visitors to take control of the Ranji Trophy match against Kerala at the KCA-St. Xavier’s College ground on Tuesday. In ideal conditions for swing bowling, the Karnataka medium pacers, V. Koushik and V. Vyshak, …

Ranji Trophy: Kedar Jadhav smashes 283 in comeback FC match against Assam after three years
2 years ago

Ranji Trophy: Kedar Jadhav smashes 283 in comeback FC match against Assam after three years

The Hindu  

Maharashtra batter Kedar Jadhav smashed a well-compiled double century in his Ranji Trophy comeback match after three years against Assam in Pune on Thursday. Jadhav, who last played a First Class match in December 2019, crossed the 200-run mark with 19 fours and 12 sixes on Day 3 of the fourth-round match. Jadhav’s century was also his first First Class …

Ranji Trophy Day 2 Highlights: Jagadeesan hits century to put Tamil Nadu in command vs Hyderabad
2 years ago

Ranji Trophy Day 2 Highlights: Jagadeesan hits century to put Tamil Nadu in command vs Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of the Ranji Trophy 2022 matches happening across India. Ranji Trophy 2022, Day 2 Stumps Hyderabad vs Tamil Nadu, Elite Group B | Hyderabad 395 all out, Tamil Nadu 203/0 Haryana vs Himachal Pradesh, Elite Group A | Haryana 46 all out & 72/1 | Himachal 487/4 dec Jharkhand vs Kerala, Elite Group …

VVS Laxman's four-point verdict on Hardik Pandya as India's next captain ahead of New Zealand T20Is
2 years, 1 month ago

VVS Laxman's four-point verdict on Hardik Pandya as India's next captain ahead of New Zealand T20Is

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya did lead India to a 2-0 win against Ireland earlier this year in his first assignment as the skipper but his real test will be on Friday when he leads a young Indian side against New Zealand in a three-match T20I series. India's Hardik Pandya with acting head coach VVS Laxman during a practice session ahead of the …

Rahul Dravid rested for New Zealand tour, VVS Laxman to coach India
2 years, 2 months ago

Rahul Dravid rested for New Zealand tour, VVS Laxman to coach India

Hindustan Times  

National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman will be India's acting head coach for the upcoming tour of New Zealand as the Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff has been given a break post the team's exit from the T20 World Cup. Rahul Dravid; VVS Laxman India is slated to play six white-ball games in New Zealand, including three T20Is and as many …

VVS Laxman apologises for emoji in Andrew Symonds tribute tweet
2 years, 7 months ago

VVS Laxman apologises for emoji in Andrew Symonds tribute tweet

Firstpost  

VVS Laxman and Andrew Symonds were part of the Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League. However, former India batsman VVS Laxman’s tweet on Symonds led many people to request that he take down the post. View Laxman’s tweet here: The former India batter was unaware that crying emoji he used was unapt for the tweet and is actually used …

Ranji Trophy: Virat, Kushagra centuries put Jharkhand on top vs Nagaland in pre-quarters
2 years, 9 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Virat, Kushagra centuries put Jharkhand on top vs Nagaland in pre-quarters

The Hindu  

Virat Singh and Kumar Kushagra’s excellent centuries took Jharkhand to a comfortable position against Nagaland on the opening day of its Ranji Trophy pre-quarterfinal match at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. Inserted in, Jharkhand exploited the Nagaland bowlers’ lack of discipline to cruise to a formidable 402 for five and looked forward to posting a massive aggregate to gain …

Virat Kohli joins Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar to enter elite list of Indian cricketers in 100th Test
2 years, 10 months ago

Virat Kohli joins Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar to enter elite list of Indian cricketers in 100th Test

Hindustan Times  

Playing his 100th Test, Virat Kohli made the momentous occasions special as he achieved yet another impressive landmark. The moment the former India captain scored his 38th run, with a cut towards deep point, Kohli became the sixth Indian cricketer to breach the 8000-run mark in Test cricket. Kohli joined legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, Virender …

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai struggles for a reliable No. 3
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai struggles for a reliable No. 3

The Hindu  

In first-class cricket, the No. 3 since 2018-19 — Siddhesh Lad and Suryakumar Yadav — are not in the squad for this season’s campaign. Arman Jaffer can play the role but I think it’s important for us to give the belief and opportunity to everyone who gets a look in,” chief selector Salil Ankola told Sportstar on Wednesday. As long …

Ranji Trophy: Kerala's Vathsal Govind brings solidity to batting line-up
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Kerala's Vathsal Govind brings solidity to batting line-up

The Hindu  

There is a sense of calm assurance in Vathsal Govind’s batting. That is something Kerala’s batting line-up in red-ball cricket really needs, especially when someone like Rohan Prem is no longer in the eleven. In a batting line-up featuring aggressive batters like Sanju Samson, Vishnu Vinod and now Rohan Kunnummal, Vathsal has an important role to play. “It was thrilling …

Ranji Trophy: Vijay Shankar to lead Tamil Nadu; 3 newcomers in squad
3 years ago

Ranji Trophy: Vijay Shankar to lead Tamil Nadu; 3 newcomers in squad

Firstpost  

Chennai: All-rounder Vijay Shankar will lead Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy matches that will be played in Ahmedabad while M S Washington Sundar will be his deputy. AP The team boasts of a strong batting line-up that includes the in-form B Aparajith and B Indrajith, N Jagadeesan, M Kaushik Gandhi and Sudharsan, apart from the power-hitting M Shahrukh Khan …

R Ashwin out, Hardik Pandya in: VVS Laxman names his India Playing XI for clash against Pakistan in T20 World Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

R Ashwin out, Hardik Pandya in: VVS Laxman names his India Playing XI for clash against Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

India will start their T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on October 24, and many former cricketers are dropping their predicted playing XI for the much-anticipated clash. Former India batter VVS Laxman also joined the bandwagon, and during a show on Star Sports, the former middle-order batter named his XI from the Indian camp for the clash. The ex-cricketer showed …

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar the two pace bowlers in VVS Laxman's playing XI for ODI series vs Sri Lanka
3 years, 6 months ago

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar the two pace bowlers in VVS Laxman's playing XI for ODI series vs Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Former India batsman VVS Laxman said he would go with two pace bowlers and two spinners in the One-day International series India will play against Sri Lanka beginning July 13 in Colombo. "I will have two fast bowlers in Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar and two spinners will be Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal," said Laxman in a discussion on …

Laxman’s 281 one of the best innings in Test history - Jason Gillespie
3 years, 9 months ago

Laxman’s 281 one of the best innings in Test history - Jason Gillespie

The Hindu  

As umpire S. K. Bansal gave Glenn McGrath out lbw on the last day of the 2001 Eden Gardens Test between India and Australia, 100,000 spectators revelled in unbridled, full-throated jubilations. But even as Dravid and Laxman’s counterattack began wresting the initiative from a rampant opposition, Gillespie said Australia believed it was still very much in the contest. RELATED | …

Bhuvneshwar will play important role in T20 World Cup, his workload management important: Laxman
3 years, 10 months ago

Bhuvneshwar will play important role in T20 World Cup, his workload management important: Laxman

India TV News  

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman feels Bhuvneshwar Kumar will play a vital role in India's T20 World Cup campaign later this year and the pacer's workload management needs to be prioritised. "I still feel great and happy that Bhuvneshwar has regained fitness because he's such an important bowler, especially in white-ball cricket for India," Laxman said on Star Sports' 'Cricket …

IND vs ENG | Suryakumar Yadav deserved India call-up, he's perfect role model for youngsters: VVS Laxman
3 years, 10 months ago

IND vs ENG | Suryakumar Yadav deserved India call-up, he's perfect role model for youngsters: VVS Laxman

India TV News  

Suryakumar Yadav is a great role model for youngsters, said former batsman VVS Laxman on the Mumbai batsman getting maiden India call-up. Suryakumar, 30, after being backed by many former players to earn a national call-up, finally broke into the India squad after delivering for Mumbai Indians in the previous IPL edition and performing consistently in the domestic circuit as …

Who was Vasant Raiji?
4 years, 6 months ago

Who was Vasant Raiji?

The Hindu  

Vasant Raiji has left a big vacuum at Rockside, his seven-decade-old family home in South Mumbai’s posh Malabar Hill locality, as has he in Indian cricket, whose progress and evolution he witnessed with a keen and perceptive mind right from the country’s pre-Independence days — from the colossus that was C. K. Nayudu to giants like Lala Amarnath and Vijay …

VVS Laxman guides Bengal batsmen with tips on cricket's mental aspects during first online session
4 years, 8 months ago

VVS Laxman guides Bengal batsmen with tips on cricket's mental aspects during first online session

Firstpost  

During his two separate 45-minute sessions with Abhishek Raman and Kazi Junaid Saifi, Laxman also had in attendance Bengal coach Arun Lal, cricket operations manager Joydeep Mukherjee, and state U-23 coach Sourasish Lahiri. Kolkata: Former India player VVS Laxman on Tuesday conducted his first online session for batsmen of Ranji Trophy runners-up, Bengal, and to start with, he focussed only …

VVS Laxman to conduct online batting classes for Bengal batsmen
4 years, 8 months ago

VVS Laxman to conduct online batting classes for Bengal batsmen

The Hindu  

Former India batsman, V.V.S. Laxman, who is Bengal cricket team’s batting consultant for the Vision project, is set to conduct ‘online one-on-one sessions’ with Bengal batsmen over the next couple of weeks. With the country under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Cricket Association of Bengal president, Avishek Dalmiya, has requested Laxman to help out the batsmen in this …

VVS Laxman to hold online sessions with Bengal cricketers to rectify mistakes made in Ranji Trophy final
4 years, 8 months ago

VVS Laxman to hold online sessions with Bengal cricketers to rectify mistakes made in Ranji Trophy final

Firstpost  

Bengal had reached the Ranji Trophy final after 13 years but their dream to lift the title for the first time since 1989-90 remained unfulfilled following a top-order batting failure, which saw Saurashtra claim their maiden crown on the basis of first innings lead. Kolkata: Confined to their respective homes amid a nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Bengal …

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra batsman Sheldon Jackson names Virat Kohli as fitness inspiration after title-winning season
4 years, 9 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra batsman Sheldon Jackson names Virat Kohli as fitness inspiration after title-winning season

Firstpost  

The 33-year-old Jackson amassed 800 plus runs for the second year in a row to help Saurashtra win their maiden Ranji Trophy after three failed attempts. Seasoned Saurashtra batsman Sheldon Jackson has reaped big benefits of becoming a ‘six-pack’ cricketer this Ranji Trophy season and says the inspiration came from national team captain Virat Kohli, someone who has redefined fitness …

Some things never change! Virender Sehwag begins innings with four in Road Safety World Series
4 years, 10 months ago

Some things never change! Virender Sehwag begins innings with four in Road Safety World Series

India TV News  

During his playing days, Virender Sehwag made his name as one of the most attacking batsmen in modern-day cricket. Sehwag holds the record for slamming a boundary in the first ball of an ODI innings for the most number of times, and it didn't change when he made a return to cricket in the Road Safety World Series on Saturday. …

Wasim Jaffer announces retirement from all forms of cricket
4 years, 10 months ago

Wasim Jaffer announces retirement from all forms of cricket

India TV News  

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer on Saturday announced retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing curtains on his illustrious career spanning over two decades. A heartfelt thanks to the selectors who showed faith in me," added Jaffer, who is the highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy. Jaffer, who made his Test and ODI debut against South Africa in 2006, is, however, …

Ranji Trophy: Laxman wants Bengal 'to enjoy the game' in semifinal against Karnataka
4 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Laxman wants Bengal 'to enjoy the game' in semifinal against Karnataka

The Hindu  

A mouth-watering clash is in the offing when Bengal takes on Karnataka in a Ranji Trophy semifinal clash at the Eden Gardens, this Saturday. Being the batting consultant of Cricket Association of Bengal ’s Vision project, Laxman has worked with the Bengal cricketers for a while in the pre-season camps and he is happy to see the hard work paying …

Ranji Trophy: Jagadeesan powers Tamil Nadu to 424 in first innings
4 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Jagadeesan powers Tamil Nadu to 424 in first innings

The Hindu  

N. Jagadeesan went from strength to strength as Tamil Nadu amassed 424 in its first innings on the second day of its Ranji Trophy Group B clash against Saurashtra at the SCA stadium on Thursday. The Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batsman, who had revived the visitors’ innings along with Sai Kishore on day one, continued the good work in the company of …

Ranji Trophy: Wasim Jaffer becomes first batsman to score 12k runs
4 years, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Wasim Jaffer becomes first batsman to score 12k runs

The Hindu  

On Monday afternoon at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, as he watched Wasim Jaffer bat at the nets, Sony Cheruvathur's mind went back 16 years ago. On Tuesday, Jaffer became the first batsman to score 12,000 runs in the Ranji Trophy, during the course of his knock of 57 for Vidarbha against Kerala in the Group A match in the …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Vidarbha batsman Wasim Jaffer becomes first cricketer to make 150 appearances in tournament
5 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Vidarbha batsman Wasim Jaffer becomes first cricketer to make 150 appearances in tournament

Firstpost  

Jaffer who has been an important part of the title-winning Vidarbha team in the last two years, achieved the rare distinction during their Group A opener against Andhra Pradesh. Vijayawada: Veteran opener Wasim Jaffer on Monday became the first player in Indian cricket to feature in 150 Ranji matches. The 41-year-old from Maharashtra, who has been an important part of …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Wasim Jaffer's record 150th appearance
5 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Wasim Jaffer's record 150th appearance

The Hindu  

Former India Test opener Wasim Jaffer achieved yet another first-class record on Monday by making his 150th Ranji Trophy appearance. Representing Vidarbha, Jaffer walked out to play his 150th first-class match against Andhra at the Devineni Venkata Ramana Praneetha Ground in Vijayawada. Follow Ranji Trophy 2019-20 live With 40 hundreds to his credit, Jaffer also leads the elite list of …

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