Duleep Trophy: Domestic season gets underway as India Blue takes on India Green
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Domestic season gets underway as India Blue takes on India Green

The Hindu  

The Duleep Trophy no longer boasts of a distinct identity, stripped as it was three years ago of its regional zone-wise format and replaced with a tournament which distributed the country’s best players into three different sides. As former Delhi cricketer and coach Bhaskar Pillai said on the eve of this year’s opener between his side India Blue and India Green at the Just Cricket Ground near here, “it is only one step away from a national call.” READ| With no live coverage until final, Duleep Trophy back to red ball format That the 2019-20 edition will be ushering in the domestic season gives it a different dimension. It is against this backdrop that the Shubman Gill-led India Blue will take on Faiz Fazal’s India Green in the first of three round-robin matches from Saturday. Duleep Trophy 2019-20 squads announced, Shubman Gill to lead defending champion India Blue Tough for players “It’s tough for players to come in a day prior and get together and play.

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Duleep Trophy: Iyer, Samson, Parag go into final round with point to prove
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Duleep Trophy: Iyer, Samson, Parag go into final round with point to prove

The Hindu  

The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Rinku Singh will get another opportunity to enhance their red-ball credentials when the final round of Duleep Trophy matches begins on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Squads: India A squad: Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Kumar Kushagra, Shaswat Rawat, Pratham …

Agarkar's Shubman Gill plan speculated, but Suresh Raina puts major 'IPL' condition: 'He'll be next superstar if...'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Agarkar's Shubman Gill plan speculated, but Suresh Raina puts major 'IPL' condition: 'He'll be next superstar if...'

Hindustan Times  

Following Rohit Sharma's retirement from the T20I format, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee, in consultation with new head coach Gautam Gambhir, announced Suryakumar Yadav as the new captain of the format. India A team skipper Shubman Gill speaks during a press conference ahead of Duleep Trophy 2024 Shubman Gill, who led Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 following the exit of …

Always wanted to be part of a Duleep Trophy side, says Narayan Jagadeesan
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Always wanted to be part of a Duleep Trophy side, says Narayan Jagadeesan

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper and opener Jagadeesan debuted in the Duleep Trophy when he stepped on the field for India-B in the second-round match versus India-C at the Rural Development Trust Stadium B-ground in Anantapur. “I obviously was very elated about it, because you always wanted to be a part of a Duleep Trophy side. Jagadeesan highlighted a remarkable feature of …

Concern for Iyer, Sarfaraz; Gambhir, Agarkar's 1st choices find rivals: Can Duleep Trophy round 2 impact IND selection?
4 months ago

Concern for Iyer, Sarfaraz; Gambhir, Agarkar's 1st choices find rivals: Can Duleep Trophy round 2 impact IND selection?

Hindustan Times  

The second round of the 2024 Duleep Trophy ended on Sunday in Anantapur, with India A securing a mighty win against India D following the heroics of Mumbai duo Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian, while Mumbai Indians' Anshul Kambuj starred with a record 8 for 69 as India C eked out a draw against India B. The tournament's opening round …

Duleep Trophy: Focus on Rinku, Iyer, Washington in Round Two
4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Focus on Rinku, Iyer, Washington in Round Two

New Indian Express  

ANANTAPUR: Fringe players like Rinku Singh, along with some seasoned names who have been overlooked by the national selectors, will be aiming to attract their attention when round two of the Duleep Trophy begins here on Thursday. The star power in the season-opening red-ball event will be reduced significantly for round two, with India squad players released for a national …

Shubman Gill replaced as captain, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and other India stars released as Rinku enters Duleep Trophy
4 months ago

Shubman Gill replaced as captain, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and other India stars released as Rinku enters Duleep Trophy

Hindustan Times  

The Ajit Agarkar-led senior men's selection committee announced wholesale changes in the squads of three teams for the second round of the Duleep Trophy 2024. India A batter Shubman Gill has been released from the Duleep Trophy Suryakumar Yadav, whose recovery is on track, was given more time to regain full fitness. India A Captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Dhruv …

Duleep Trophy: Abysmal over-rates a worrying sign
4 months, 1 week ago

Duleep Trophy: Abysmal over-rates a worrying sign

The Hindu  

One of the slated aims of asking the cream of Indian cricket, barring a select few, to play the Duleep Trophy was to ensure that they were fit and firing for the 10 Tests Rohit Sharma & Co. will play over the next four months. In a contest where speedsters bowled 218 of the 283.4 overs, teams were 11 overs …

Creme de la creme of Indian cricket bid to pick Duleep Trophy from the abyss with an eye on India Test cap
4 months, 1 week ago

Creme de la creme of Indian cricket bid to pick Duleep Trophy from the abyss with an eye on India Test cap

Hindustan Times  

In years gone by, a place in the Duleep Trophy was highly coveted. Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will be action in the Duleep Trophy Gradually, as India’s international engagements started to mount and the established Test players were either away on national duty or recharging their batteries for the challenges ahead, the tournament began to lose its sheen. Subsequently, …

I've worked on my defence against spinners: Gill eyes improvement in Test performance
4 months, 1 week ago

I've worked on my defence against spinners: Gill eyes improvement in Test performance

The Hindu  

Shubman Gill understands that his Test career has not touched the expected peaks yet, but the right-hander is banking on an improved defence against spinners to make a mark in the upcoming season that will feature 10 traditional format matches. Gill made close to 500 runs in the home series against England this year in, perhaps, his best sustained outing …

A Duleep Trophy with a few reasons to remain relevant
4 months, 1 week ago

A Duleep Trophy with a few reasons to remain relevant

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The Duleep Trophy doing away with zone based teams could be a sign of keeping with the times but more encouraging is the robust presence of international players, making up more than a third of the total strength. Less complicated looks India’s batting line-up which, fitness permitting, should have Rohit Sharma opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal, followed by Shubman Gill, …

Duleep Trophy: India’s young England series heroes brace for competitive season
4 months, 1 week ago

Duleep Trophy: India’s young England series heroes brace for competitive season

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In the last Test that India played, against England in March, Devdutt Padikkal batted at No.4 and scored 65, while Sarfaraz Khan batted at No.5 and smashed 56. India A team players during a practice session ahead of Duleep Trophy at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. But such is the competition for places that despite the promising start …

Duleep Trophy: Rishabh Pant in focus on red-ball return; selectors eye backup options
4 months, 1 week ago

Duleep Trophy: Rishabh Pant in focus on red-ball return; selectors eye backup options

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant’s red-ball return will be closely monitored and the national selectors will also trace suitable backup options to frontline stars when the Duleep Trophy, which preludes an important Test season, begins across Bengaluru and Anantapur on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Squads India A: Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, …

From bowling 'graveyard overs' to batting heroics, Green gears up for major role vs India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

From bowling 'graveyard overs' to batting heroics, Green gears up for major role vs India

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Buoyed by his batting performance against New Zealand, Australia's Cameron Green hopes to make an impact not just by bowling those 'graveyard overs', but also by contributing with the bat in the high-profile India series beginning at his home ground in Perth on November 22. From bowling 'graveyard overs' to batting heroics, Green gears up for major role vs …

No Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah but Pant, Jadeja and Ishan Kishan return as BCCI picks stars-studded Duleep Trophy squads
5 months ago

No Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah but Pant, Jadeja and Ishan Kishan return as BCCI picks stars-studded Duleep Trophy squads

Hindustan Times  

Captain Rohit Sharma, star batter Virat Kohli, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and ace all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin were the only prominent names missing as the Ajit Agarkar-led senior selection committee announced star-studded squads for the first round of Duleep Trophy, beginning on September 5. Duleep Trophy squads: Full list of players to feature in the tournament Team A: Shubman Gill, Mayank …

Duleep Trophy 2024: Complete Schedule, Venues, Start Time, Match Dates, Live Streaming Details
5 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2024: Complete Schedule, Venues, Start Time, Match Dates, Live Streaming Details

ABP News  

Duleep Trophy full schedule, start time, live streaming: The Duleep Trophy, one of India's most prestigious cricket tournaments, is scheduled to begin on September 5 and will wrap up on September 19. Duleep Trophy 2024 Venues All Duleep Trophy 2024 matches will take place simultaneously across two different venues in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur: Rural Development Trust Stadium and ACA ADCA …

Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli likely as BCCI set to rejig historic tournament ahead of India vs Bangladesh Tests: Report
5 months ago

Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli likely as BCCI set to rejig historic tournament ahead of India vs Bangladesh Tests: Report

Hindustan Times  

Last Wednesday, India ended their white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, albeit on a forgettable note, with a 0-2 loss in the ODI series preceded by a 3-0 clean sweep in T20Is, and entered a rare 42-period break in international cricket until their next campaign in September. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will return to action during Bangladesh Test series next …

Men in Blue in World Cup: Great performances, greater expectations
1 year, 2 months ago

Men in Blue in World Cup: Great performances, greater expectations

Firstpost  

Halfway through the Group stage, one thing is for sure. If India does reach the finals of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, nobody will be surprised The underdog has shocked its fancied rival in the ongoing edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup more than once. That said, India have performed superbly to thrash Pakistan and Afghanistan in …

Deodhar Trophy: Tournament favourite South Zone looks to open campaign on a high against North Zone
1 year, 5 months ago

Deodhar Trophy: Tournament favourite South Zone looks to open campaign on a high against North Zone

The Hindu  

After a four-year break, the Deodhar Trophy - last held in 2019-20- returns to the Indian cricketing calendar, with the tournament set to kick off on Monday here at the Cricket Association of Pondicherry grounds. With the Vijay Hazare Trophy set to be held only after the World Cup, the next two weeks could become crucial for players and the …

Indian cricket’s domestic feeder path to an international destination doesn’t appear to be straightforward
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian cricket’s domestic feeder path to an international destination doesn’t appear to be straightforward

The Hindu  

After a demoralising loss to Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final at London a couple of weeks ago, a dejected India captain Rohit Sharma hinted that it might be time to make a few personnel changes to the team. The prestigious zonal tournament, the season opener, has been pencilled in as the Indian team prepares to leave for …

Duleep Trophy to begin as India seeks fresh talent for new WTC cycle
1 year, 6 months ago

Duleep Trophy to begin as India seeks fresh talent for new WTC cycle

The Hindu  

The Indian domestic season is set to commence with the Duleep Trophy here on Wednesday. In the opening round, North Zone takes on minnows North East Zone at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, while Central Zone faces East Zone at Alur grounds. FOLLOW LIVE | DULEEP TROPHY 2023 QUARTERFINALS - DAY 1, CENTRAL VS EAST, NORTH VS NORTH EAST LIVE ACTION …

Duleep Trophy 2023: Full squads, schedule, live streaming info - all you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2023: Full squads, schedule, live streaming info - all you need to know

The Hindu  

The Duleep Trophy is set to kick off the 2023/24 domestic season in India. The Duleep Trophy was reintroduced last year, after a three-season gap, with the West Zone emerging champion after beating South Zone in the final held in Coimbatore. FOLLOW LIVE: DULEEP TROPHY 2023 QUARTERFINALS - DAY 1, CENTRAL VS EAST, NORTH VS NORTH EAST LIVE ACTION Yashasvi …

Duleep Trophy 2023: Full squads, schedule, dates, venues, where to watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2023: Full squads, schedule, dates, venues, where to watch

The Hindu  

The senior men’s 2023-24 domestic cricket season in India will begin with the Duleep Trophy. The Duleep Trophy was reintroduced after a three-season gap last year with the West Zone emerging champion after beating South Zone in the final held in Coimbatore. Duleep Trophy 2023 squads East Zone: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Santanu Mishra, Sudip Gharami, Riyan Parag, A. Majumdar, Bipin Saurabh, …

'Not interested to play...' - Star Indian cricketer pulls out of red-ball tournament ahead of West Indies tour
1 year, 7 months ago

'Not interested to play...' - Star Indian cricketer pulls out of red-ball tournament ahead of West Indies tour

India TV News  

The 2023-24 domestic season is set to commence in India with the Duleep Trophy on June 28. However, young Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan has strangely pulled out of Duleep Trophy when he was set to be picked in the East Zone squad and named captain. "Since he was in India squad for WTC final and KS Bharat, the man who …

Duleep Trophy: Easwaran to lead East Zone, Ishan Kishan opts out
1 year, 7 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Easwaran to lead East Zone, Ishan Kishan opts out

The Hindu  

There was a clamour for his selection in the Indian playing XI for the WTC final against Australia but Ishan Kishan seems to be reluctant about a possible Test career as he opted out of the East Zone team for the Duleep Trophy tournament with a series in the West Indies within a month. But the East Zone selectors were …

W.V.Raman: Duleep Trophy inter-zonal format more competitive, better for players
2 years, 4 months ago

W.V.Raman: Duleep Trophy inter-zonal format more competitive, better for players

The Hindu  

The Duleep Trophy is back in its traditional avatar and will be contested from Thursday in Tamil Nadu. Six teams – NorthEast Zone, North Zone, West Zone, East Zone, South Zone, and Central Zone – will take part in the competition that kickstarts India’s new domestic season. Welcoming the inter-zonal format of the Duleep Trophy, he said, “I think it’s …

Duleep Trophy is back: All set for a full season of domestic cricket
2 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy is back: All set for a full season of domestic cricket

The Hindu  

Once considered a virtual selection trial for the national team, the Duleep Trophy has in recent years been played solely for the sake of legacy. “That will definitely change with the zonal format,” says Surendra Bhave, the domestic stalwart and former national selector, who was coach of India Red during the last Duleep Trophy. Old is gold: The return of …

Duleep Trophy 2022 squads: Vihari to lead South Zone; Mayank Agarwal named vice-captain
2 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2022 squads: Vihari to lead South Zone; Mayank Agarwal named vice-captain

The Hindu  

Hanuma Vihari will lead South Zone in the Duleep Trophy, which begins on September 8 in Chennai and Pondicherry. South Zone will face either North Zone or East Zone in the second semifinal, scheduled for September 15 in Salem. SOUTH ZONE SQUAD Hanuma Vihari, Mayank Agarwal, Rohan Kunnummal, Manish Pandey, Devdutt Padikkal, Baba Indrajith, Eknath Kerkar, Ricky Bhui, R Sai …

Tendulkar wants BCCI president Ganguly to revamp Duleep Trophy
5 years, 1 month ago

Tendulkar wants BCCI president Ganguly to revamp Duleep Trophy

The Hindu  

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar feels BCCI president Sourav Ganguly should initiate a revamp of the Duleep Trophy as players competing in the event seem more focused on individual performances than their teams. The batting maestro feels that team bonding is missing from the four-day tournament, which can be reinvented by bringing in four Ranji Trophy semifinalists along with two …

Deodhar trophy | As 48th edition begins, hardly any buzz about the tournament
5 years, 2 months ago

Deodhar trophy | As 48th edition begins, hardly any buzz about the tournament

The Hindu  

As the Deodhar Trophy enters the 48th edition at the JSCA Stadium here on Thursday, it may seem to have lost a lot of relevance, but it still provides a valuable platform for promising youngsters like Devdutt Padikkal, Vishnu Vinod and Yashashvi Jaiswal. There is hardly any buzz about the tournament in the city, which witnessed India complete a 3-0 …

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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: India Red inches ahead despite Bawane ton
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: India Red inches ahead despite Bawane ton

The Hindu  

India Blue's Ankeet Bawane shone bright, but it was not enough to prevent India Red from gaining the first-innings lead on the third day of their Duleep Trophy encounter at Alur ground here on Sunday. When last man Basil Thampi was trapped on the pads by left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat, India Red secured a 30-run lead, and took a big …

Duleep Trophy: Nair, Kalsi hold fort as India Red takes honours on day three
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy: Nair, Kalsi hold fort as India Red takes honours on day three

The Hindu  

Good morning, welcome to Sportstar 's live coverage of Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy match between India Blue and India Red being played in Alur, Bangalore. - Our reporter at the venue Ashwin Achal updates: India Red's bowling attack has been unable to make an impression on Ankit Bawne and Anmolpreet Singh. India Blue 173 for three, trailing India …

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 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 …

Duleep Trophy 2019, Day 1: India Blue vs India Green; India Blue stumbles as seamers impress
5 years, 4 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2019, Day 1: India Blue vs India Green; India Blue stumbles as seamers impress

The Hindu  

17.20 - India Blue 112/6 in 49 overs: Play has been called off for the day. August 17 | 12:05 India Blue: 30/1 in 10 overs Left-arm seamer Tanveer gets the first wicket of the day, trapping Snell leg before wicket for just 5. August 17 | 11:49 India Blue: 17/0 in 5 overs Openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Snell Patel …

With no live coverage until final, Duleep Trophy back to red ball format
5 years, 5 months ago

With no live coverage until final, Duleep Trophy back to red ball format

The Hindu  

The season-opening Duleep Trophy, which has been India’s only day-night first-class tournament with pink ball for the last three seasons, is set to go back to the day format with red ball due to lack of TV coverage. India’s next superstar in making Shubman Gill, India A regular Priyank Panchal and Vidarbha Ranji champion skipper Faiz Fazal will lead Blue, …

Duleep Trophy 2019: Season opening first-class tournament will not be played in day-night format with pink ball
5 years, 5 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2019: Season opening first-class tournament will not be played in day-night format with pink ball

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The season-opening Duleep Trophy, which has been India’s only first-class tournament played day-night with the pink ball for the last three seasons, is set to go back to the day format with the red ball due to lack of TV coverage. AFP India’s next superstar in making Shubman Gill, India A regular Priyank Panchal and Vidarbha Ranji champion …

Duleep Trophy 2019-20: Full squads announced, Shubman Gill to lead defending champion India Blue
5 years, 5 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2019-20: Full squads announced, Shubman Gill to lead defending champion India Blue

The Hindu  

Pink-ball cricket was the only saving grace for the Duleep Trophy - tournament that’s been struggling for relevance in the recent past. Come next week and the season-opening tournament that was once virtually considered to be a selection trial for India’s Test squad - will revert to red-ball cricket. Considering Indian team’s opposition to playing a pink-ball Test - even …

Deodhar trophy 2018: Shubman Gill’s sparkling hundred steers India C into final
6 years, 2 months ago

Deodhar trophy 2018: Shubman Gill’s sparkling hundred steers India C into final

The Hindu  

Shubman Gill continued his purple patch in the List A season, lifting India C to a six-wicket victory over India A in what was a virtual Deodhar Trophy semifinal at the Ferozeshah Kotla. Imperious strokes all around the ground punctuated a knock that had plenty of singles and doubles as Gill stitched useful partnerships with Abhinav Mukund, Ishan Kishan 69, …

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 …

As it happened: India Blue defeats India Red, lifts the trophy
6 years, 4 months ago

As it happened: India Blue defeats India Red, lifts the trophy

The Hindu  

Good afternoon and welcome to Sportstar 's live blog of the fourth day's play in the Duleep Trophy final between India Red and India Blue. India Blue completes formalities, thumping India Red by an innings and 187 runs to win the Duleep Trophy. 1.16 pm: India Blue and India Red appear relaxed in what could be the last day of …

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