Saurashtra veteran Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after team's loss in Ranji Trophy quarters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Saurashtra veteran Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after team's loss in Ranji Trophy quarters

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Veteran Saurashtra batter Sheldon Jackson has called it time to his first-class career, having played his last red-ball match in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Gujarat. Saurashtra suffered a heavy loss against Gujarat in the quarterfinal of the tournament at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot as they were blown away by an innings and 98 runs in quarterfinal four. Jackson, 38, hit 14 and 27 in his final two outings as his team could muster only 216 and 197 in the two innings. He hit four fifties and three hundred in the 2012-13 Ranji season, which helped Saurashtra qualify for the final for the first time.

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For a domestic cricketer, nothing can beat winning the Ranji Trophy: Sheldon Jackson
1 month, 2 weeks ago

For a domestic cricketer, nothing can beat winning the Ranji Trophy: Sheldon Jackson

The Hindu  

As Saurashtra bowed out of the Ranji Trophy with a quarterfinal loss to Gujarat at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Tuesday, it was also the end of the road for Sheldon Jackson after a successful domestic career. FILE PHOTO: Saurashtra Batsman Sheldon Jackson celebrates his century during the Ranji Trophy Semi Final Between Saurashtra and Gujarat at Saurashtra Cricket Stadium …

Saurashtra stalwart Jackson calls time on career after Ranji loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Saurashtra stalwart Jackson calls time on career after Ranji loss

The Hindu  

Beyond the immediate despondency of defeat for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Gujarat at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Tuesday, there was a whirlwind of emotions for Sheldon Jackson to experience as he called time on his nearly two-decade professional career. The domestic stalwart was an integral part of Saurashtra winning the Ranji Trophy twice, in 2019-20 and …

Saurashtra batting stalwart Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after 15-year career
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Saurashtra batting stalwart Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after 15-year career

The Hindu  

Prolific Saurashtra batter Sheldon Jackson on Tuesday retired from professional cricket after a career spanning 15 years, his last outing ending in a defeat to Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal in New Delhi. Jackson, who was once part of the Kolkata Knight Riders set-up after being spotted by former Bengal player Joydeep Mukherjee, made his debut for Saurashtra in …

WATCH: Former India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha receives guard of honour in farewell match during Ranji Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Former India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha receives guard of honour in farewell match during Ranji Trophy

The Hindu  

Former India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha received a guard of honour from his Bengal teammates on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match against Punjab at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Saha had announced his decision to retire from all forms of cricket in the middle of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. A special and emotional farewell 🫂 Guard of honour …

Rohit Sharma suffers twin failure on Ranji return, gets out for 28 in 2nd innings
2 months ago

Rohit Sharma suffers twin failure on Ranji return, gets out for 28 in 2nd innings

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma once again failed to register a big score on his Ranji Trophy return after nine years as he got dismissed for 28 in the second innings vs Jammu & Kashmir on Friday, January 24 at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai. Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Live The opening batter also brought out his trademark pull shot and …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: How did Rohit Sharma and other India stars fare on their domestic comeback?
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2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: How did Rohit Sharma and other India stars fare on their domestic comeback?

The Hindu  

The sixth round of Ranji Trophy 2024/25 kicked off on Thursday with focus on the India internationals who were featuring for their respective teams following the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s guidelines that made it mandatory for them to participate. As many as five players who featured in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, including captain Rohit Sharma, were in action …

Ravindra Jadeja to play Saurashtra’s Ranji Trophy tie against Delhi
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2 months, 1 week ago

Ravindra Jadeja to play Saurashtra’s Ranji Trophy tie against Delhi

The Hindu  

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to play in Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy tie against Delhi from January 23 after turning up for the team's practice session in Rajkot on Sunday. India captain Rohit Sharma, who battles poor form in Australia, confirmed his availability for Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy against Jammu and Kashmir. Saurashtra have not had the best of times …

With India call-up as motivation, Saurashtra’s Harvik Desai grinds it out in domestic circuit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

With India call-up as motivation, Saurashtra’s Harvik Desai grinds it out in domestic circuit

The Hindu  

In 2018, the India Under-19 team claimed its fourth junior World Cup title, beating Australia U19 in the final in Mount Maunganui in New Zealand. Even now when I see my teammates do well for the country it gives me great happiness and also motivates me to do well in domestic cricket knowing that I too will get a chance,” …

Veteran Indian Wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement from Cricket After Ranji Trophy 2024/25
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Veteran Indian Wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement from Cricket After Ranji Trophy 2024/25

ABP News  

Indian veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has announced his retirement from cricket after the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. The 40-year-old Bengal stumper has featured in 40 Tests and nine ODIs since making his international debut in 2010. He was a part of India's red-ball set-up for a long time before he was released from BCCI's central contracts' list last year.

Ranji Trophy 2024 quarterfinal line-ups confirmed, Tamil Nadu reach knockouts for first time after six seasons
1 year, 1 month 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 2022-23: Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat dedicates Ranji Trophy triumph to Cheteshwar Pujara
2 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat dedicates Ranji Trophy triumph to Cheteshwar Pujara

Firstpost  

Kolkata: Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat on Sunday dedicated the team’s Ranji Trophy triumph to India veteran Cheteshwar Pujara and called him one of the region’s favourite sons. On the latest triumph, Unadkat, who led the team to three premier domestic titles across formats in as many years, said “this decade and era belongs” to Saurashtra. “It was important to win …

Saurashtra wins Ranji Trophy title, beats Bengal by nine wickets in final
2 years, 1 month ago

Saurashtra wins Ranji Trophy title, beats Bengal by nine wickets in final

The Hindu  

Inspiring skipper Jaydev Unadkat led by example with a six-wicket haul to guide Saurashtra to an authoritative nine-wicket victory over Bengal on Sunday and underscored his team’s ascendancy in red-ball cricket by winning the second crown in three seasons on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy final at the Eden Gardens here. In a repeat of the result of …

Saurashtra beats Bengal to win second Ranji Trophy title, captain Unadkat picks six wickets
2 years, 1 month ago

Saurashtra beats Bengal to win second Ranji Trophy title, captain Unadkat picks six wickets

The Hindu  

Saurashtra defeated Bengal by nine wickets to clinch its second Ranji Trophy title at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Fifties from opener Harvik Desai and Saurashtra’s strong middle-order trio comprising Sheldon Jackson, Arpit Vasavada and Chirag Jani helped the visitor gain a 230-run first-innings lead. Opener Harvik Desai hit the winning runs as Saurashtra secured a second successive …

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra beat Bengal in final to win their second title
2 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra beat Bengal in final to win their second title

India Today  

Saurashtra on Sunday won their second Ranji Trophy title with a nine-wicket win over Bengal in the final. Harvik Desai's 50 and Saurashtra's strong middle-order trio of Sheldon Jackson, Arpit Vasavada and Chirag Jani aided the visitor's 230-run first-innings lead. Before Bengal set a meagre 12-run target, Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat secured his 22nd First-Class five-wicket haul. Harvik Desai hit …

Ranji Trophy Final Highlights, Bengal vs Saurashtra Day 3 at Eden Gardens: Bengal trail by 61 runs at stumps
2 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy Final Highlights, Bengal vs Saurashtra Day 3 at Eden Gardens: Bengal trail by 61 runs at stumps

Firstpost  

Ranji Trophy Final Live Score, Bengal vs Saurashtra Day 3: Latest score, updates and ball-by-ball from the domestic cricket competition. Kolkata: Saurashtra batters complimented their bowler’s superb performance on Day 1 by securing a comprehensive lead of 143 runs at stumps on the second day in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Friday. Arpit Vasavada and Sheldon Jackson ensured that Saurashtra grasped …

Ranji Trophy Final: Saurashtra gains upper hand against Bengal on Day 2
2 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy Final: Saurashtra gains upper hand against Bengal on Day 2

The Hindu  

Saurashtra’s trusted middle order trio — Sheldon Jackson, Arpit Vasavada and Chirag Jani — and opener Harvik Desai struck magnificent half-centuries to put the away side in a commanding position against Bengal in the Ranji Trophy final at the Eden Gardens here on Friday. Resuming from 81 for two, Saurashtra felt more at home at the Eden than Bengal to …

Ranji Trophy Final: Unadkat, Sakariya power Saurashtra to start on high note
2 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy Final: Unadkat, Sakariya power Saurashtra to start on high note

India TV News  

Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya gave an edge to Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy final against Bengal. Making a comeback after being released from the Test side, Unadkat produced a terrific opening spell of 5-2-7-2, while Sakariya contributed to reducing Bengal to 17/4 within just 31 minutes. But they looked with a sense of urgency and took risks as the …

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra beats Karnataka by four wickets to set up final against Bengal
2 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra beats Karnataka by four wickets to set up final against Bengal

The Hindu  

Saurashtra entered its fifth Ranji Trophy final – third in four editions – with a nervy four-wicket victory over Karnataka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. For a fleeting hour, Karnataka threatened to flip the script and make its first Ranji final since the 2014-15 season. Speedster V. Koushik removed openers Harvik Desai and Snell Patel during a …

Ranji Trophy Wrap, Round 7, Day 3: 3-way battle to reach quarters in Group B, Ravindra Jadeja picks 7 wickets
2 years, 2 months ago

Ranji Trophy Wrap, Round 7, Day 3: 3-way battle to reach quarters in Group B, Ravindra Jadeja picks 7 wickets

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh's innings victory over Assam has complicated the group where Saurashtra were leading with 26 points. All sorts of drama will unfurl if Saurashtra are unable to win their game against Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra defeat Mumbai on the final day. Saurashtra on Day 3 were guided by an emphatic performance from their captain Ravindra Jadeja who picked 7 …

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Jadeja-led Saurashtra looks to top Group B as it takes on Tamil Nadu
2 years, 2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Jadeja-led Saurashtra looks to top Group B as it takes on Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Ravindra Jadeja returns to a venue he has often lit up with his conquests. The much-decorated all-rounder will be leading Saurashtra against Tamil Nadu in the Elite Group `B’ match beginning at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. Tamil Nadu, with 15 wins, defeated Assam in its last game and will be wanting to finish a season of some …

Ranji Trophy: Lalith Mohan’s 5 for 71 helps Andhra secure first-innings lead vs Saurashtra
2 years, 2 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Lalith Mohan’s 5 for 71 helps Andhra secure first-innings lead vs Saurashtra

The Hindu  

Andhra secured the first-innings lead against Saurashtra riding on left-arm spinner Lalith Mohan’s five-wicket haul on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy sixth-round clash at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Thursday. Batting collapse An uncharacteristic first-innings batting display from Saurashtra in the morning session saw the host side lose seven wickets and fold for 237, conceding a …

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin Hebbar hundred, bowlers give Andhra edge over Saurashtra on day two
2 years, 2 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin Hebbar hundred, bowlers give Andhra edge over Saurashtra on day two

The Hindu  

Andhra batter Ashwin Hebbar’s maiden First Class century stalled Saurashtra’s progress on day two of their Ranji Trophy sixth-round clash at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday. While Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat had hoped to restrict the opposition to 300 after the opening day, Andhra, fuelled by Ashwin’s 109, posted 415 in its first innings. After adding …

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Unadkat-led Saurashtra aims quarterfinal spot, against Andhra Pradesh
2 years, 2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Unadkat-led Saurashtra aims quarterfinal spot, against Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Jaydev Unadkat’s Saurashtra will be out to seal its Ranji Trophy quarterfinal spot when it hosts Andhra Pradesh in a sixth-round match at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot from Tuesday. Unadkat’s return to the side after his remarkable India Test call-up has bolstered Saurashtra’s results by a fair margin - it earned two successive innings wins for 14 …

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra takes control after dismissing Hyderabad for 79 on first day
2 years, 2 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra takes control after dismissing Hyderabad for 79 on first day

The Hindu  

Hyderabad’s batting woes continued this season as Saurashtra skittled the home team for 79 on first day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Scores Hyderabad - 1st innings Tanmay Agarwal b Unadkat 2, K. Rohit Rayudu c Samarth b Yuvrajsinh 23, Alankrit Agarwal c Vasavada b Unadkat 7, T. Santosh Goud …

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra boosts quarterfinal chances with thumping win over Delhi
2 years, 2 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra boosts quarterfinal chances with thumping win over Delhi

The Hindu  

Saurashtra beat Delhi by an innings and 214 runs in a Ranji Trophy fourth-round Elite Group B game in Rajkot to pocket seven points and bolster its quarterfinal hopes. Gunned down for 133 in the space of 35 overs through a remarkably cheap eight-wicket haul from Unadkat, the Delhi openers showed a lot more gumption in their second essay. It …

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Unadkat’s career-best razes Delhi as Saurashtra takes lead on first day
2 years, 2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Unadkat’s career-best razes Delhi as Saurashtra takes lead on first day

The Hindu  

Jaydev Unadkat’s opening spell of six for 20 in seven overs condemned Delhi to the ropes before a gutsy rearguard from Hrithik Shokeen helped it restore an iota of pride on the first day of the Ranji Trophy fourth-round Elite Group B game in Rajkot on Tuesday. The Saurashtra captain removed the in-form Dhruv Shorey, Vaibhav Rawal, and Delhi counterpart …

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Injury-hit Delhi eyes much-needed win against confident Saurashtra
2 years, 2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Injury-hit Delhi eyes much-needed win against confident Saurashtra

The Hindu  

Saurashtra will be the favourite in Rajkot when it hosts a depleted Delhi in a Ranji Trophy fourth-round Elite Group B game at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium starting Tuesday. Saurashtra’s first-ever win over Mumbai in Ranji Trophy history has placed it third on the points table with one win and two draws. Mounting injury list Meanwhile, Delhi is languishing …

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Mumbai loses openers early after Mulani restricts Saurashtra on Day 1
2 years, 3 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Mumbai loses openers early after Mulani restricts Saurashtra on Day 1

The Hindu  

Arpit Vasavada’s grinding half-century saved the blushes for Saurashtra on the opening day of the third-round Ranji Trophy Group B clash against Mumbai at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground here on Tuesday. While it was remotely close to Mumbai’s 641-run first-innings total against Hyderabad at the venue last week, stand-in captain Vasavada’s stoic 75 helped Saurashtra finish at a …

Ranji Trophy 2021-22: Ton up Chirag, Jackson take Saurashtra to 343-7 against Goa
3 years ago

Ranji Trophy 2021-22: Ton up Chirag, Jackson take Saurashtra to 343-7 against Goa

India TV News  

Highlights Test discard Cheteshwar Pujara's struggle to convert the starts continued and once again Chirag slammed 22 4s and 2 6s in his 190-ball knock, while Jackson struck six 4s and five 6s Saurashtra lost opener Snell Patel for a duck but Chirag and Harvik Desai steadied the innings Chirag Jani hit a superb 140 while Sheldon Jackson smashed an …

Ranji Trophy 2022: Pujara named in Saurashtra squad
3 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2022: Pujara named in Saurashtra squad

The Hindu  

In search of big runs, veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Tuesday made the Saurashtra squad for the Ranji Trophy beginning February 10. Saurashtra is placed along with domestic heavyweight and 41-time Ranji champion Mumbai, Odisha and Goa. Another seasoned campaigner Sheldon Jackson along with regulars Arpit Vasavada, Kamlesh Makwana, Chirag Jani, Prerak Mankad, young stumper Harvik Desai along with …

Sheldon Jackson set to return to Saurashtra
3 years, 8 months ago

Sheldon Jackson set to return to Saurashtra

The Hindu  

Sheldon Jackson, who moved to Puducherry in the last domestic season, has decided to return to Saurashtra for the upcoming season. Last year, it was his personal decision to leave Saurashtra, now that he has decided to return, we welcome him back," Saurashtra Cricket Association chief Jaydev Shah told Sportstar. READ: BCCI announces domestic calendar, Ranji Trophy to begin on …

Who are those judging you and on what ability: Sheldon Jackson slams selectors for repeated Team India snubs
3 years, 9 months ago

Who are those judging you and on what ability: Sheldon Jackson slams selectors for repeated Team India snubs

Hindustan Times  

Finding a place in Team India is no easy feat. One such name is Sheldon Jackson, a famous name in the Indian domestic cricket circuit. After helping Saurashtra to a second-place finish 2018-19 Ranji Trophy season and guiding them to the title the following year, the wicketkeeper-batsman moved to play for Pondicherry. If I’m performing well, better than a 22-23 …

Ranji Trophy champion Saurashtra plans to start camp in November
4 years, 5 months ago

Ranji Trophy champion Saurashtra plans to start camp in November

The Hindu  

Ranji Trophy defending champion Saurashtra plans to start its training camp in the first week of November. With Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly stating that the domestic season could start from January 1 next year, the state units are gearing up to get things in place. We will have regular testing for players and follow …

A 1000-run season with Puducherry could get more attention than what I did at Saurashtra: Sheldon Jackson
4 years, 8 months ago

A 1000-run season with Puducherry could get more attention than what I did at Saurashtra: Sheldon Jackson

India TV News  

Sheldon Jackson's stellar performances for reigning Ranji champions Saurashtra could not attract the national selectors' attention but having made the tough call of switching to Puducherry, he is hoping that big runs for the "much smaller" team would fetch him more eyeballs. Jackson amassed 800 plus runs in the previous two seasons and played a pivotal role in Saurashtra's maiden …

Sheldon Jackson quits Saurashtra, to play for Puducherry now
4 years, 8 months ago

Sheldon Jackson quits Saurashtra, to play for Puducherry now

India TV News  

Prolific batsman Sheldon Jackson, who played a pivotal role in Saurashtra's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph in the season gone by, will compete for Puducherry in the domestic circuit this year, a decision which the cricketer said was "not easy". Former Test bowler Pankaj Singh has also returned to Puducherry after missing the last season due to injury while Paras Dogra, …

Sheldon Jackson quits Saurashtra after nine years, to play for Puducherry in next Ranji Trophy season
4 years, 8 months ago

Sheldon Jackson quits Saurashtra after nine years, to play for Puducherry in next Ranji Trophy season

Firstpost  

Jackson made his debut for Saurashtra in 2011 and scored 5634 runs in first-class cricket at an average of 49.42, including 19 hundreds and 27 half-centuries. Prolific batsman Sheldon Jackson, who played a pivotal role in Saurashtra’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph in the season gone by, will compete for Puducherry in the domestic circuit this year, a decision which the …

Sheldon Jackson parts ways with Saurashtra, moves to Puducherry
4 years, 8 months ago

Sheldon Jackson parts ways with Saurashtra, moves to Puducherry

The Hindu  

Sheldon Jackson, who played a key role in Saurashtra’s Ranji Trophy win earlier this year, amassing 809 runs in the tournament to ensure his side clinched its first-ever title, has decided to part ways with Saurashtra and will join the Puducherry team. “It’s been a great honour for me to represent Saurashtra and the Saurashtra Cricket Association on the field …

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

Sunil Gavaskar: BCCI right in suspending IPL 2020
5 years ago

Sunil Gavaskar: BCCI right in suspending IPL 2020

The Hindu  

The decision by the BCCI to suspend the IPL till April 15 is a laudable one. The Ranji Trophy was marginalised not only by the international season where India players couldn’t play for their state teams, but also by the scheduling of an India A tour to New Zealand bang in the middle of the Ranji season which deprived some …

The Saurashtra story and the homecoming of Ranji Trophy
5 years ago

The Saurashtra story and the homecoming of Ranji Trophy

The Hindu  

The Khandheri stadium in Rajkot is straight out of the wild west. On day five, Saurashtra captain Jaydev Unadkat caught Bengal by the neck to secure a victory on the first-innings lead of 44 runs. Ghavri announced that he wouldn’t be continuing from the coming season due to health concerns as Ranji also means an erratic travel schedule across India; …

Ranji Trophy final: Wriddhiman Saha impressed by Bengal
5 years ago

Ranji Trophy final: Wriddhiman Saha impressed by Bengal

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha, whose first Ranji Trophy match of the season will be the title clash, is impressed by Bengal’s teamwork. Asked who had the X-factor in the present Bengal side, which reached the summit clash after 13 years, Saha said, “Everyone has the X-factor.” Saha, who played his last competitive match in mid-February, a three-day warm-up match in Hamilton, is …

Saurashtra poised for Ranji Trophy glory at home against Bengal
5 years ago

Saurashtra poised for Ranji Trophy glory at home against Bengal

India TV News  

Saurashtra, led by the inspirational Jaydev Unadkat, will back themselves to win an elusive Ranji Trophy title at home but a buoyant Bengal will be no pushovers in what promises to be an absorbing final beginning here on Monday. There will also be star power on display with Test regulars Cheteshwar Pujara and Wriddhiman Saha joining the Saurashtra and Bengal …

Ranji Trophy: Unadkat's fiery spell steers Saurashtra into final
5 years ago

Ranji Trophy: Unadkat's fiery spell steers Saurashtra into final

The Hindu  

Every time Saurashtra would pick up a wicket or pull ahead of Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy semifinal fixture here, some of the local fans and members of the media would walk up to the officials and joke: “ Ab toh mithai khila do ….” The officials would smile and politely reply: “Let it get over first.” They did not …

Ranji Trophy semifinal: Saurashtra sets Gujarat a daunting target
5 years ago

Ranji Trophy semifinal: Saurashtra sets Gujarat a daunting target

The Hindu  

Arpit Vasavada has trained with and lived in the same locality as Cheteshwar Pujara. Thanks to Vasavada’s third hundred this season — a knock he later termed as “the most important” of his career — Saurashtra extended its second innings into the last hour of the fourth day and set Gujarat a daunting target of 327. Interesting read: ICC Test …

Wriddhiman Saha boost for Bengal in Ranji final
5 years ago

Wriddhiman Saha boost for Bengal in Ranji final

Hindustan Times  

India Test wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha was on Tuesday included in Bengal’s squad for their Ranji Trophy final starting on March 9. India’s number one wicket-keeper Saha has recovered from a surgery on his right ring finger which he had sustained during the historic Day/Night Eden Test against Bangladesh. File image of Wriddhiman Saha However, he was not included the playing …

Saurashtra coach hopeful of fightback against Gujarat
5 years ago

Saurashtra coach hopeful of fightback against Gujarat

The Hindu  

There was disappointment writ large on the faces of Saurashtra cricketers as they walked back to the pavilion after the day's play on Monday. From being in a comfortable position — taking a first-innings lead of 52 — Saurashtra lost the plot in the second innings of its Ranji Trophy semifinal fixture against Gujarat, reeling at 66-5 at the end …

Ranji Trophy semifinals, Day Four: Saurashtra in command after Arpit Vasavada ton
5 years ago

Ranji Trophy semifinals, Day Four: Saurashtra in command after Arpit Vasavada ton

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar 's live coverage of the fourth day of the two semifinal contests. Saurashtra vs Gujarat | A full delivery on a middle-stump line from Nagwaswalla; Arpit Vasavada shows the full face of the bat and sweetly on-drives for a boundary. Saurashtra vs Gujarat | Vasavada plays a cut off a short delivery, outside off stump, and the …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Sheldon Jackson scores century as Saurashtra take control on Day 2 of semi-final against Gujarat
5 years ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Sheldon Jackson scores century as Saurashtra take control on Day 2 of semi-final against Gujarat

Firstpost  

Jackson’s knock of 103 helped Saurashtra post 304 and then the home team bowlers wreaked havoc on Gujarat’s batting line-up to reduce them to 119 for six Rajkot: Sheldon Jackson struck a gritty hundred before the bowlers shone as Saurashtra gained the upper hand on the second day of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat on Sunday. Jackson’s knock of …

Ranji Trophy semifinal | Left is right as Saurashtra takes control
5 years ago

Ranji Trophy semifinal | Left is right as Saurashtra takes control

The Hindu  

Left-arm bowlers helped Saurashtra have Gujarat on the mat on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semifinals. Nagwaswalla then ensured the tail didn’t wag before left-arm spinner Axar Patel wound up the innings with Parthiv latching on to a difficult chance soon after lunch. Cartwheeling While Jaydev Unadkat trapped Priyank Panchal in front — a decision that was not …

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