Ranji Trophy Final: Shreyas Iyer's 'short ball problems' exposed once again
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy Final: Shreyas Iyer's 'short ball problems' exposed once again

India Today  

Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer, failed in the first innings of the Ranji Trophy Final on Sunday, 10 March. Ranji Trophy Final: Day 1 Live Updates Looking to make some ground in the Ranji Trophy, Iyer failed in his first outing in the final of the tournament. Iyer looked stuck in his backfoot, waiting for the short ball, and ended up edging the ball away from his body into the hands of Karun Nair, standing at first slip. The Indian Premier League will be very important for Shreyas Iyer, who missed the previous edition of the tournament due to a lower back surgery.

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Shreyas Iyer strengthens chances for CT squad; Kishan, Gaikwad present case with centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy
1 day, 1 hour ago

Shreyas Iyer strengthens chances for CT squad; Kishan, Gaikwad present case with centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad knocked on the doors of the BCCI selection committee with brilliant centuries in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad present cases for CT squad with centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy; Shreyas Iyer also shines The wicketkeeper batter is trying hard to get back into contention to return to the Indian set-up and …

Shreyas Iyer, captain with the Midas touch in T20 cricket
1 week, 1 day ago

Shreyas Iyer, captain with the Midas touch in T20 cricket

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Even in cricket where the captain is supreme, when you have high profile names in the coaching staff, he may not get enough credit for his team’s success. Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer poses with the trophy after winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. As Kolkata Knight Riders skipper, he hardly put a foot wrong during their 2024 IPL …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala’s Sachin Baby rues overs lost to smog after draw against Haryana
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala’s Sachin Baby rues overs lost to smog after draw against Haryana

The Hindu  

Kerala captain Sachin Baby praised the collective effort from his batters after his team clinched three points against Haryana by claiming the first innings lead at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium here on Saturday. But our batters stuck to the basics and reduced mistakes,” said Sachin after the end of the final day’s play. After having batted for nearly 120 …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sharandeep’s patient fifty helps Jharkhand to 135/3 on Day 1 vs Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sharandeep’s patient fifty helps Jharkhand to 135/3 on Day 1 vs Delhi

The Hindu  

On a gloomy day in the national capital where play was affected by smog in the morning and bad light in the evening, Jharkhand opener Sharandeep Singh exhibited ample patience and a tight defence to compile an unbeaten 64. He consumed 183 balls, making for a slow-moving opening day between Jharkhand and Delhi in a Group-D Ranji Trophy tie at …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Tamil Nadu bundles Railways for 229, remain in control on Day 1
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Tamil Nadu bundles Railways for 229, remain in control on Day 1

The Hindu  

Skipper N. Jagadeesan’s decision to field on a sunny day here was vindicated as Tamil Nadu bundled out Railways for 229 in 80.2 overs on day one of an Elite Group-D Ranji Trophy fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. While it was Gurjapneet Singh who used the early-morning conditions well, dismissing the Railways openers cheaply, the pick of …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka takes first innings lead against Uttar Pradesh after Koushik’s fifer on Day 1
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka takes first innings lead against Uttar Pradesh after Koushik’s fifer on Day 1

The Hindu  

Karnataka’s bowlers, led by V. Koushik, provided their side with the perfect platform for a much-needed outright win by skittling Uttar Pradesh for 89, before the batters huffed and puffed to take a 38-run first-innings lead on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group ‘C’ contest at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here. A …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shami goes wicketless on return to competitive cricket during Madhya Pradesh vs Bengal
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shami goes wicketless on return to competitive cricket during Madhya Pradesh vs Bengal

The Hindu  

Mohammed Shami on Wednesday marked his return to competitive cricket but went without a wicket during the first day of the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 match between Madhya Pradesh and Bengal at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The 34-year-old pacer bowled 10 overs and gave away 34 runs Madhya Pradesh’s first innings. Shami’s last competitive outing on a cricket field was …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rohan, Akshay fifties keep Kerala in control against Haryana on Day 1
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rohan, Akshay fifties keep Kerala in control against Haryana on Day 1

The Hindu  

After heavy smog carved away the morning session, Haryana and Kerala played out a combative day of cricket in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday. Kerala ended the opening day of the fifth-round game at 138 for two, thanks to resolute fifties from opener Rohan Kunnummal and one-down batter …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Himateja scores maiden FC ton as Hyderabad, Rajasthan settle for a draw
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Himateja scores maiden FC ton as Hyderabad, Rajasthan settle for a draw

The Hindu  

Hyderabad batter K Himateja scored his maiden First-Class hundred as his side played out a docile draw against Rajasthan on the final day of the Elite Group B Ranji Trophy fixture at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, on Saturday. Rajasthan emerged the happier of the two sides, having secured the first-innings lead in dramatic fashion on Friday, taking home …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Birla continues to torment Delhi, helps Chandigarh to driving seat on Day 3
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Birla continues to torment Delhi, helps Chandigarh to driving seat on Day 3

The Hindu  

Chandigarh needs another 157 runs to secure a third straight victory in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season. With all 10 wickets intact at the close of play on day three against Delhi, the host should fancy its chances of consolidating the top spot in Group D. After Delhi was restricted to 250 in the second innings, openers Shivam Bhambri and …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mulani, Himanshu shine as Mumbai remains on cusp of win vs Odisha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mulani, Himanshu shine as Mumbai remains on cusp of win vs Odisha

The Hindu  

In a bid to add batting depth, Mumbai entered the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A tie with only four specialist bowlers. And the bowling group delivered, putting Mumbai on the cusp of earning a bonus point against Odisha at the end of the penultimate day’s proceedings. Chasing a mammoth total of 602 for four declared, Odisha’s last five wickets added …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Denish, Purkayastha put Assam in control against TN on Day 3
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Denish, Purkayastha put Assam in control against TN on Day 3

The Hindu  

Skipper Denish Das scored his maiden first-class century while Swarupam Purkayastha missed out on a ton as Assam dominated proceedings on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D match against Tamil Nadu at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Friday. Resuming at the overnight 176 for three, the home team rode on Denish’s superb 109 and Swarupam’s 90 …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rain hinders Kerala’s bid for outright win on Day 3
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rain hinders Kerala’s bid for outright win on Day 3

The Hindu  

Heavy rain stymied Kerala’s bid for an outright win and boosted Uttar Pradesh’s chances of saving the match as more than two sessions of play were washed out on the penultimate day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C encounter at the KCA-St. Xavier’s college ground here on Friday. Uttar Pradesh, after conceding a huge first-innings lead of 233, was …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Skipper Denish Das leads Assam’s strong reply to Tamil Nadu on Day 2
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Skipper Denish Das leads Assam’s strong reply to Tamil Nadu on Day 2

The Hindu  

Skipper Denish Das hit an unbeaten half-century as he led Assam’s strong riposte to Tamil Nadu’s first innings total, ending the second day at 176 for three in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. The five bowlers used by the home side finished with two wickets apiece as Tamil Nadu was …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai eyes huge first-innings lead after Shreyas Iyer, Siddhesh Lad punish hapless Odisha on Day 2
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai eyes huge first-innings lead after Shreyas Iyer, Siddhesh Lad punish hapless Odisha on Day 2

The Hindu  

Two batters recorded their personal best in First-Class cricket, and the duo also created a record for Mumbai’s fourth wicket partnership in Ranji Trophy. As a result, Mumbai posted a gargantuan total before the bowlers tightened the noose around Odisha in an Elite Group A match at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground. Shreyas Iyer and Siddhesh Lad converted their …

Ranji Trophy | Lad revels in second innings for Mumbai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy | Lad revels in second innings for Mumbai

The Hindu  

When Siddhesh Lad sought a No Objection Certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association ahead of the 2022-23 season, the diminutive batter had thought he would never adorn the Lion’s Crest again. Four weeks since marking his return to Ranji Trophy, Lad was given a standing ovation by the Mumbai dressing room on Thursday, after notching up an unbeaten 169 against …

Ranji Trophy | Shreyas and Lad’s regal partnership takes reigning champion to mammoth score
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy | Shreyas and Lad’s regal partnership takes reigning champion to mammoth score

The Hindu  

Two batters recorded their personal best in First Class cricket and the duo created a record for Mumbai’s fourth wicket partnership in the Ranji Trophy. As a result, Mumbai posted a gargantuan total before the bowlers tightened the noose around Odisha’s neck in an Elite Group A tie at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground here on Thursday. The scores: …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shreyas Iyer smashes third First-Class double hundred during Mumbai vs Odisha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shreyas Iyer smashes third First-Class double hundred during Mumbai vs Odisha

The Hindu  

Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer smashed a free-stroking double hundred against Odisha in the Ranji Trophy at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai on Thursday. He smashed 21 fours and eight sixes against the Odisha bowling attack to get to his third First-Class double hundred. A lofted straight drive for a four over bowler Debabrata Pradhan's head goves Shreyas Iyer …

Mumbai's Shreyas Iyer Set to Ignite the Ranji Trophy Flames
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai's Shreyas Iyer Set to Ignite the Ranji Trophy Flames

The Hindu  

Mumbai will be hoping for Shreyas Iyer to boost the side and kick off its topsy-turvy Ranji Trophy campaign against Odisha from Wednesday. With the defending champion being forced to be content with an innings lead, Mumbai will rely on Shreyas to ensure there are no further hiccups. With Suryansh Shedge, the youngster, having plundered a run-a-ball 99 in Agartala, …

Mumbai Relies on Shreyas' Return to Stabilize Ranji Trophy Campaign
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai Relies on Shreyas' Return to Stabilize Ranji Trophy Campaign

The Hindu  

Mumbai looks to bounce back against Odisha in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. With Shreyas Iyer back in action, the team will rely on him to ensure a stable campaign against the arch-rivals. Despite a shaky batting performance against Tripura, Mumbai will be hoping for a resurgence with the return of the experienced Shreyas. Meanwhile, Odisha, under a new coach, seeks …

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

Kerala Takes Upper Hand Against Bengal in Ranji Trophy Match

The Hindu  

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

Pondicherry Comeback Stunned Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy Match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pondicherry Comeback Stunned Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy Match

The Hindu  

Pondicherry shows remarkable fighting spirit against Hyderabad in the second essay of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match. Despite being forced to follow-on, the team mounts a valiant fightback, reaching 171 for two before eventually losing the match. Pondicherry's batting struggles continue, with only two half-century stands in the match. Left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan shines with two wickets, including …

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

Chhattisgarh Dominates Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy Clash

The Hindu  

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

Karnataka Dominates as Spinners Take Control in Ranji Trophy Clash
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Dominates as Spinners Take Control in Ranji Trophy Clash

The Hindu  

Spinners dominate as Karnataka takes control against Bihar on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy third-round clash. Karnataka bowlers bowled a tight spell, restricting Bihar to 143 in the first essay and forcing the match to be called off due to bad light. Spinners Shreyas Gopal and Mohsin Khan proved to be formidable forces, taking wickets with ease, while Vaibhav …

Gujarat Edges Out Andhra, Records Ninth One-Wicket Win in Ranji Trophy History
2 months ago

Gujarat Edges Out Andhra, Records Ninth One-Wicket Win in Ranji Trophy History

The Hindu  

Gujarat secured a one-wicket victory against Andhra in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the Narendra Modi Stadium ground B in Ahmedabad on Monday. Left-arm orthodox Lalith Mohan picked seven wickets, five of them coming in a marathon 19-over opening spell that left Gujarat staring down the barrel at 69 for six. Chintan Gaja looked on course to …

Tamil Nadu Struggles to Secure Second Win, Mumbai Returns to Winning Ways
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2 months ago

Tamil Nadu Struggles to Secure Second Win, Mumbai Returns to Winning Ways

India Today  

Tamil Nadu secured a thrilling draw against Delhi in the second round of the Ranji Trophy. Despite trailing by 193 runs, Delhi fought back with a late collapse, securing a point through Navdeep Saini's bowling. Meanwhile, Mumbai returned to winning ways, defeating Maharashtra by nine wickets in the second match.

Shreyas' Counterattacking Century Overpowers Walunj's Six-for for a Thrilling Encounter
2 months ago

Shreyas' Counterattacking Century Overpowers Walunj's Six-for for a Thrilling Encounter

The Hindu  

Shreyas Iyer and Hitesh Walunj put on a dominant display with the bat, leading Mumbai to a comfortable victory in the second day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Mumbai and Maharashtra. Iyer scored a century, while Walunj took five wickets to restrict Maharashtra to a modest total. The partnership between the two batsmen helped Mumbai build a substantial first-innings …

Shreyas Iyer out for a duck again but Sanju Samson shines in Duleep Trophy
3 months ago

Shreyas Iyer out for a duck again but Sanju Samson shines in Duleep Trophy

Hindustan Times  

The under-pressure Shreyas Iyer's dismal run continued but strong performances from the other frontline batters, including Sanju Samson, guided India D to 306 for five on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy match against India B in Anantapur on Thursday. Shreyas Iyer Iyer, aiming to make a comeback to India's Test squad, fell for a second successive duck in …

No place for Shreyas Iyer in Test team, won't go to Australia: BCCI official's verdict after Duleep Trophy debacle
3 months, 1 week ago

No place for Shreyas Iyer in Test team, won't go to Australia: BCCI official's verdict after Duleep Trophy debacle

Hindustan Times  

Three years back, Shreyas Iyer made a sparkling debut in Test cricket with a century against New Zealand in Kanpur. Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the third day of the Ranji Trophy final Having been dropped from the Indian Test team earlier this year, midway through the contest against England at home, and a place in the BCCI’s central …

BCCI's call leaves Shreyas Iyer's Test return hanging in balance: 'With Sarfaraz, Rahul there, where will he play?'
3 months, 1 week ago

BCCI's call leaves Shreyas Iyer's Test return hanging in balance: 'With Sarfaraz, Rahul there, where will he play?'

Hindustan Times  

The last few months have been a roller-coaster ride for Shreyas Iyer. Shreyas Iyer has failed to make a place in the squad for the first Test against Bangladesh. Iyer recently led the Indian D side in the Duleep Trophy match against India C, but he failed to make an impact in the first innings and scored just 9 in …

'It will be strong message to other teams...': Shreyas Iyer eyes Test return after putting behind BCCI contracts fiasco
4 months, 1 week ago

'It will be strong message to other teams...': Shreyas Iyer eyes Test return after putting behind BCCI contracts fiasco

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer will make a fleeting return to domestic cricket, joining Mumbai for a single four-day match in the upcoming Buchi Babu Invitational tournament. As Iyer prepares for Mumbai comeback, Mumbai Cricket Association chief Sanjay Patil stated that the stylish middle-order batter is keen on playing red-ball cricket. Though Shreyas and Surya will be playing only one match, it will …

'Due to lack of communication, decisions didn't go in my favour': Shreyas Iyer goes unfiltered on BCCI contract snub
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Due to lack of communication, decisions didn't go in my favour': Shreyas Iyer goes unfiltered on BCCI contract snub

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer has had a rather eventful past few months. In February, Iyer was dropped from the BCCI's annual retainers for the 2023/24 season, with the board stating that “all athletes give precedence to participating in domestic cricket during periods when they are not representing the national team.” He was dropped from the Indian team during the Test series against …

Lack of communication and some decisions didn’t go in my favour: Iyer on life after World Cup 2023
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lack of communication and some decisions didn’t go in my favour: Iyer on life after World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

India batter Shreyas Iyer on Friday said, “lack of communication” and some decisions did not go in his favour after the ODI World Cup last year but asserted that his bat will do the talking in the upcoming future. In last year’s ODI World Cup, Iyer finished third among highest run-scorers for the host, scoring 530 runs at 66.25 with …

'When I raised my concern, no one agreed to it': Shreyas Iyer opens up on struggle with back injury after ODI World Cup
6 months, 4 weeks ago

'When I raised my concern, no one agreed to it': Shreyas Iyer opens up on struggle with back injury after ODI World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal role in India's run to the 2023 ODI World Cup final, having emerged as the third-highest run-getter in the side after Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma, and putting on the best-ever show by a No. Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Shreyas Iyer looks on during Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket match However, after the World …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer declared fit to play IPL 2024 but with a big warning: Report
9 months ago

KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer declared fit to play IPL 2024 but with a big warning: Report

Hindustan Times  

Team India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has been declared fit after he found some discomfort in his back during the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha. A report on Indian Express stated that the KKR skipper met a spine specialist in Mumbai and then the National Cricket Academy Bangalore and the doctor declared him fit to play, however, advised him to …

Another twist in Shreyas Iyer's fitness saga as Mumbai official drops crucial 'IPL' update
9 months, 1 week ago

Another twist in Shreyas Iyer's fitness saga as Mumbai official drops crucial 'IPL' update

Hindustan Times  

The status of Shreyas Iyer's fitness remains a topic of intrigue in the cricketing circles. On Thursday, it was reported that Iyer's back injury had aggravated during his stint with Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. Shreyas Iyer appearing for Mumbai during the Ranji Trophy "There is no cause for concern; he is fine and will be going to Kolkata for …

Shreyas Iyer injury update: Will KKR captain miss first few games of IPL 2024?
9 months, 1 week ago

Shreyas Iyer injury update: Will KKR captain miss first few games of IPL 2024?

India TV News  

There has been a lot of confusion when it comes to Shreyas Iyer and his fitness ever since he has been dropped from the Indian Test team after the second Test against England last month. At the same time, NCA cleared him of any injury and Iyer missing the quarterfinal of Ranji Trophy due to back injury didn't go well …

Ranji Trophy Final: Shardul, Musheer Star As Mumbai Clinches 42nd Title
9 months, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy Final: Shardul, Musheer Star As Mumbai Clinches 42nd Title

ABP News  

Ranji Trophy 2024 Final: Ajinkya Rahane-led Mumbai showcased an outstanding performance in the final match of the Ranji Trophy 2024, securing a record-extending 42nd title in the prestigious tournament. For Mumbai, Prithvi Shaw contributed 11 runs, Bhupen Lalwani scored 18 runs, Ajinkya Rahane made 73 runs, Shreyas Iyer amassed 95 runs, Hardik Tamor scored five runs, Musheer Khan contributed 136 …

Ranji Trophy Final: Shreyas Iyer stays off-field on Day 4 with back pain, to take field on last day
9 months, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy Final: Shreyas Iyer stays off-field on Day 4 with back pain, to take field on last day

The Hindu  

Shreyas Iyer remained off the field due to back pain for the entire duration of the fourth day’s play of the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 final between Mumbai and Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Barring Shreyas – the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders – all the other KKR players will arrive in Kolkata ahead of the Indian Premier League …

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Iyer and the battle of perception
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Iyer and the battle of perception

Hindustan Times  

The last time Shreyas Iyer was playing a Ranji Trophy match at the MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Stadium in Bandra Kurla Complex, in mid-January, he had a long net session immediately after Mumbai had demolished Andhra. Minutes after Mumbai had completed an innings win over Tamil Nadu, Shreyas Iyer didn’t even wait for the photographer’s request for a team photo …

Ranji Trophy semifinal | Mumbai thrashes Tamil Nadu by an innings and 70 runs
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy semifinal | Mumbai thrashes Tamil Nadu by an innings and 70 runs

The Hindu  

The writing was on the wall after Mumbai’s lower-order onslaught on day two. Forty-nine minutes after tea on day three at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground, Shreyas Iyer — who had dropped a sitter off the first ball of Tamil Nadu’s second innings — caught a miscued heave off Sandeep Warrier’s blade to give Shams Mulani his fourth wicket …

Sunil Gavaskar offers take on Shreyas, Ishan losing BCCI contracts: ‘Nobody knows why Kishan not turned up’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar offers take on Shreyas, Ishan losing BCCI contracts: ‘Nobody knows why Kishan not turned up’

Firstpost  

Days after Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were excluded from the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s central contracts, legendary Sunil Gavaskar has come out in support of under-fire Mumbai batter. Iyer and Kishan were made to pay, literally, for skipping Ranji Trophy action despite BCCI offering multiple warnings. Gavaskar came out in defence of Iyer who played two …

Ranji Trophy semifinal | MP rides on Mantri’s century to surge ahead against Vidarbha
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy semifinal | MP rides on Mantri’s century to surge ahead against Vidarbha

The Hindu  

Himanshu Mantri’s century served as the archetype of the steely resolve often associated with the longest format and laid the platform for Madhya Pradesh to pull ahead against Vidarbha on the second day of the first Ranji Trophy semifinal at the VCA Stadium here on Sunday. Umesh cleaned up Shubham Sharma before Thakur drew Venkatesh Iyer plumb in front to …

Shreyas Iyer's weakness exploited in flop Ranji Trophy return after BCCI contract saga in Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu semifinal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer's weakness exploited in flop Ranji Trophy return after BCCI contract saga in Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer's much-awaited return to action for the first time since being released from the Indian Test team and amid the ongoing BCCI contract saga ended on a lacklustre note as the middle-order batter was dismissed for just three runs off eight balls in the Ranji Trophy semifinal match between Mumbai and Tamil Nadu at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24 semifinals: Focus on line and length, rather than speed, paid dividends, says Tushar Deshpande
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24 semifinals: Focus on line and length, rather than speed, paid dividends, says Tushar Deshpande

The Hindu  

Tushar Deshpande came on to bowl in the ninth over of the day and broke the back of the Tamil Nadu top-order with three crucial strikes to put Mumbai in command on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy semifinal. Tamil Nadu’s Sai Kishore Bowled by Tushar Deshpande during the Ranji Trophy Semi Finals between Mumbai and Tamil Nadu held …

Ranji Trophy semifinal: Shreyas Iyer in focus as Mumbai looks to derail Sai Kishore’s Tamil Nadu
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy semifinal: Shreyas Iyer in focus as Mumbai looks to derail Sai Kishore’s Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

It’s ironic that despite the Ranji Trophy at its business end, the prestigious tournament is in the news for all the unwanted reasons. Tamil Nadu – having seamlessly hit the top gear after a slow start to the season – has received a boost with the addition of B. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar for the marquee clash. While Sai …

Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer's fall from grace: Road to redemption long, taxing and uncomfortable
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer's fall from grace: Road to redemption long, taxing and uncomfortable

Hindustan Times  

More dramatic than swift, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan’s fall from grace shouldn’t have come as a surprise to those familiar with goings-on in Indian cricket. In refusing to heed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s diktat to play the Ranji Trophy despite being available, Iyer and Kishan were flirting with danger. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer Kishan, …

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