Ranji Trophy: Goa ropes in Smit Patel as C.M. Gautam’s replacement
5 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy: Goa ropes in Smit Patel as C.M. Gautam’s replacement

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Ranji Trophy, the Goa Cricket Association has roped in Smit Patel as the replacement for CM Gautam -- who was arrested by the Central Crime Branch Bangalore for his alleged involvement in the Karnataka Premier League spot-fixing scandal. With Gautam and Abrar Kazi -- who was earlier named the captain of Mizoram -- arrested, both Goa Cricket Association and the Cricket Association of Mizoram had written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India, asking for a replacement player. Read: Special investigation team formed to go deeper into the KPL fixing scandal While both the teams had to play the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy without any replacements, GCA has now decided to rope in Patel for the Ranji Trophy. He was also one of the key members of the India U-19 team, which clinched the World Cup title in 2012, under the captaincy of Unmukt Chand.

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Gautam Gambhir-BCCI meet: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami’s fitness in discussion before picking Champions Trophy squad
5 days, 3 hours ago

Gautam Gambhir-BCCI meet: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami’s fitness in discussion before picking Champions Trophy squad

Live Mint  

The fitness of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will be one of the discussion points ahead of the India's squad announcement for Champions Trophy 2025 besides the review of what went wrong in Australia when India head coach Gautam Gambhir meet the BCCI officials in Mumbai on Saturday. Apart from the review meeting of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy debacle in Australia, …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Hemang’s fifty, Nagwaswalla’s four-for help Gujarat beat Tamil Nadu by 19 runs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Hemang’s fifty, Nagwaswalla’s four-for help Gujarat beat Tamil Nadu by 19 runs

The Hindu  

In a game of slender margins in Group B of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday, the dismissals of Vijay Shankar and M Shahrukh Khan in the space of 10 deliveries proved costly for Tamil Nadu. He got the prized scalp of Tamil Nadu captain Shahrukh, and ended proceedings in the penultimate over with a full ball that castled …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Hinganekar cameo guides Maharashtra to four-wicket win over Kerala
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Hinganekar cameo guides Maharashtra to four-wicket win over Kerala

The Hindu  

Divyang Hinganekar demonstrated the essence of timing a cameo in the T-20 format to near perfection as his brilliant assault helped Maharashtra pull off a creditable, four-wicket win over Kerala with one ball to spare in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 cricket championship Group E match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Monday. Chasing 188 for victory, Maharashtra lost …

Mohammed Shami named in Bengal squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami named in Bengal squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25

India Today  

Star India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been named in the Bengal squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25. Notably, Shami recently made a comeback to professional cricket during Bengal’s sixth-round fixture in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 against Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, Shami’s younger brother Mohammed Kaif has been also named in the Bengal squad for the T20 extravaganza …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Prithvi Shaw returns for Mumbai, Shreyas Iyer named captain
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Prithvi Shaw returns for Mumbai, Shreyas Iyer named captain

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer was on Sunday named captain of the 17-member Mumbai squad which also features Prithvi Shaw for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to be played from November 23 to December 15. The squad also features Ajinkya Rahane, who has been captaining Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy with the first half of the competition ending recently, and the comeback batter …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mohammed Shami’s return in focus as Bengal takes on Madhya Pradesh
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mohammed Shami’s return in focus as Bengal takes on Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

The much-anticipated return of pacer Mohammed Shami will be the biggest attraction of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match between Madhya Pradesh and Bengal, starting at the Holkar Stadium here on Wednesday. There was speculation around Shami, who has been out of action since the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad in November last, ahead of …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Ayush Badoni replaces Himmat Singh as Delhi captain before Jharkhand clash
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Ayush Badoni replaces Himmat Singh as Delhi captain before Jharkhand clash

The Hindu  

Following a crushing defeat to Chandigarh in the fourth round of the Ranji Trophy, Delhi has removed Himmat Singh as captain. He has been replaced by Ayush Badoni, who scored 49 and 1 in the two innings and took four wickets at the GMSSS ground in Chandigarh. With Himmat struggling for form this season — he has 182 runs in …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Lomror, Garhwal centuries help Rajasthan fight back against Hyderabad on Day 3
2 months, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Lomror, Garhwal centuries help Rajasthan fight back against Hyderabad on Day 3

The Hindu  

Even though Hyderabad chalked up a mammoth 410, Rajasthan somehow managed to cut the Gordian knot, claim the first-innings lead and thereby confirming all but three points from the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B fixture at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here. On day three, Mahipal Lomror and later debutant Shubham Garhwal scored individual hundreds on a wicket that didn’t have …

Gujarat Edges Out Andhra, Records Ninth One-Wicket Win in Ranji Trophy History
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Mohammed fifer helps Tamil Nadu bowl out Gujarat on Day 1
1 year ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Mohammed fifer helps Tamil Nadu bowl out Gujarat on Day 1

The Hindu  

Medium-pacer M. Mohammed made a strong comeback into the Tamil Nadu side with a five-wicket haul to help his side bowl out Gujarat for 236 on the first day of the Ranji Trophy clash at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Valsad on Friday. The visitors dealt early blows when Warrier and Mohammed got a wicket each in the first two …

'India don't have long-term plan...': Gambhir's 'unfair' take on KL Rahul's maiden wicketkeeping assignment in SA Tests
1 year ago

'India don't have long-term plan...': Gambhir's 'unfair' take on KL Rahul's maiden wicketkeeping assignment in SA Tests

Hindustan Times  

Team India has struggled to find a stable wicketkeeping option in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who continues to recover from the tragic car accident he incurred in December last year. However, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir sees no “real challenge” in Rahul's new role in the upcoming assignment and makes a rather “unfair” remark on the whole situation. Gautam …

Gujarat cricketer Dhruv Raval announces retirement
1 year, 5 months ago

Gujarat cricketer Dhruv Raval announces retirement

The Hindu  

Gujarat’s wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Raval announced retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday. The 34-year-old, who has represented Gujarat in 15 first-class, 25 List A and 21 T20 games, was part of the State’s maiden Ranji Trophy title-winning team in the 2016-17 season. READ | Goa’s Harshad Gadekar announces retirement The left-hander was also part of the Gujarat side that …

Ex-BCCI selector explains why Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran were not selected in India side for West Indies tour
1 year, 6 months ago

Ex-BCCI selector explains why Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran were not selected in India side for West Indies tour

Hindustan Times  

The senior men's selection committee led by the interim chairman SS Das did give an indication of looking ahead at the future by naming youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Mukesh Kumar in the Test squad for the West Indies tour but the non-selection of proven domestic performers Sarfaraz Khan and Abhimanyu Easwaran has left a sour taste. Sarfaraz …

Merzban ‘Bawa’ Patel adjudged Best Grassroots Coach at Sportstar Aces Awards 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Merzban ‘Bawa’ Patel adjudged Best Grassroots Coach at Sportstar Aces Awards 2023

The Hindu  

Renowned hockey coach Merzban Patel won the Sportstar Aces Award 2023 for the Best Grassroots Coach at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Monday. At the age of 72 years, Dronacharya awardee Hockey Coach Marzban Patel still keeping a watchful eye on the young Mumbai kids daily. pic.twitter.com/oX1RZXiFC8 — Viren Rasquinha December 30, 2021 The list includes former India …

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad, Bawane return for Maharashtra vs Saurashtra
2 years ago

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad, Bawane return for Maharashtra vs Saurashtra

The Hindu  

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ankeet Bawane, the injured duo who missed Maharashtra’s Ranji Trophy opener against Delhi, have been cleared for the team’s next encounter. While Gaikwad missed the Ranji opener due to a groin niggle, Bawane has recovered from a quadricep tear he suffered during the Vijay Hazare Trophy semifinal on November 30. While left-arm pacer Mukesh Choudhary is still …

Ranji Trophy Day 2 Highlights: Jagadeesan hits century to put Tamil Nadu in command vs Hyderabad
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun makes his Ranji debut for Goa
2 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun makes his Ranji debut for Goa

India Today  

Bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar, on Tuesday, December 13, made his debut in the Ranji Trophy for Goa in the Elite Group C match against Rajasthan at the Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground in Porvorim. The Mumbai Cricket Association also gave a No Objection Certificate to Arjun, who applied for the same. Like many players Arjun wanted to play for Goa …

Indrajith to lead Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy 2022-23; Shahrukh Khan ruled out due to injury
2 years, 1 month ago

Indrajith to lead Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy 2022-23; Shahrukh Khan ruled out due to injury

The Hindu  

Batter Baba Indrajith will lead Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy this season with left arm spinner R. Sai Kishore named as his deputy. The squad, announced by the Tamil Nadu selectors on Friday, includes a few new faces - batter Affan Khader, spinner Ajith Ram and pace bowler Trilok Nag. The experienced Vijay Shankar, who has been out of …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22: 10 players to watch out for
3 years, 2 months ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22: 10 players to watch out for

The Hindu  

The senior men's domestic cricket season begins on November 4, 2021, with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy which will feature 38 teams and 105 matches. A look at 10 players to watch out for as the first instalment of the season gets underway: Ruturaj Gaikwad The 22-year-old was the leading run-scorer in the Indian Premier League 2021 with 635 runs …

Mumbai appoint Ranji Trophy legend and former captain Amol Muzumdar as new head coach
3 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai appoint Ranji Trophy legend and former captain Amol Muzumdar as new head coach

Firstpost  

The decision to appoint him was taken by the Cricket Improvement Committee of the MCA comprising Jatin Paranjape, Nilesh Kulkarni and Vinod Kambli. Mumbai: Ranji Trophy legend and former Mumbai captain Amol Muzumdar was on Tuesday appointed coach the senior team for the upcoming domestic season replacing Ramesh Powar, who has taken charge of Indian women’s team. Muzumdar, incidentally was …

Anustup replaces Easwaran as Bengal captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
4 years ago

Anustup replaces Easwaran as Bengal captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the Cricket Association of Bengal removed Abhimanyu Easwaran as the captain of the Bengal team and handed over the responsibility to seasoned Anustup Majumdar. Under Easwaran’s captaincy, Bengal reached the final of the Ranji Trophy in March, but went down to Saurashtra in the summit clash. Bengal conducted a long camp under the …

Ranji Trophy: Gaja's five-wicket haul gives Gujarat domination
4 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Gaja's five-wicket haul gives Gujarat domination

The Hindu  

Chintan Gaja recorded his second five-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy knockouts as Gujarat literally rolled over Goa on the third day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal. While Priyank Panchal wasted yet another start when he shouldered one from military medium pacer Suyash Prabhudesai to see his off-stump being uprooted, Samit Gohel and Bhargav Merai then added 86 runs for the …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Saurashtra in control after gaining big lead against Andhra Pradesh on Day 3; Gujarat hold upper hand over Goa
4 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Saurashtra in control after gaining big lead against Andhra Pradesh on Day 3; Gujarat hold upper hand over Goa

Firstpost  

Resuming on overnight 40 for 2 in response to Saurashtra’s first-innings total of 419, opener CR Gnaneshwar and Ricky Bhui put on 53 runs for the third wicket. Ongole: Saurashtra took control of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Andhra by dismissing the hosts for 136 for a massive 283-run first- innings lead on Saturday. Bengal secure first innings lead against …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Chirag Jani's ton puts Saurashtra in command against Andhra on Day 2; Roosh Kalaria's ton guides Gujarat to massive score
4 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Chirag Jani's ton puts Saurashtra in command against Andhra on Day 2; Roosh Kalaria's ton guides Gujarat to massive score

Firstpost  

Skipper Jaydev Unadkat removed Andhra opener DB Prasanth and Jyothisaikrishna to leave the host at 40 for two from 22 overs at stumps, still trailing by 379 runs. A dogged century by Chirag Jani and his 157-run seventh-wicket partnership with Perak Mankad helped Saurashtra pile up 419 in the first innings against Andhra on the second day of its Ranji …

Ranji Trophy: Parthiv Patel puts Gujarat in control vs Goa
4 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Parthiv Patel puts Gujarat in control vs Goa

The Hindu  

Parthiv Patel gave Goa a batting lesson as the Gujarat captain’s 27th First Class hundred put the host firmly in control of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal on Thursday. Parthiv’s breezy knock, aided by a 139-run partnership for the third wicket with Bhargav Merai and an unbroken 82-run association for the fifth with Chirag Gandhi meant Gujarat ended Day One at …

Ranji Trophy Quarters: Parthiv shines for Gujarat, Anustup lifts Bengal
4 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy Quarters: Parthiv shines for Gujarat, Anustup lifts Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Seasoned Gujarat captain Parthiv Patel struck an unbeaten century to take his side to 330/4 against Goa at stumps on Day 1 of the first Ranji Trophy quarterfinal at the Sardar Patel Stadium here on Thursday. In the second quarterfinal in Cuttack, Bengal recovered from 46/5 to end the first day at 308/6, riding Anustup Majumdar’s brilliant unbeaten 136. Anustup …

Ranji Trophy: Andhra vs Saurashtra quarterfinal - K.S. Bharat interview
4 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Andhra vs Saurashtra quarterfinal - K.S. Bharat interview

The Hindu  

With the increasing number of wicketkeeper-batsmen in India today, it is hard to gauge as to who is whose understudy. In the race comprising Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan and senior pro Wriddhiman Saha, Andhra boy K.S. On the eve of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal, when his team went back to the hotel post lunch, he still hung around …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Vidarbha has Hyderabad on the mat
4 years, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Vidarbha has Hyderabad on the mat

The Hindu  

Hyderabad was staring at another defeat and relegation when it finished the third day at 139 for seven, after conceding a lead of 61 runs to Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Friday. Earlier, in reply to the home team’s first innings score of 272, Vidarbha, thanks to captain Faiz Fazal’s …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Goa beats Mizoram, enters quarterfinals
4 years, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Goa beats Mizoram, enters quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Goa cantered into the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals with an innings and 211-run win over Mizoram in its Plate Group clash at the CC&FC ground here on Thursday. Nineteen wickets tumbled on the extended second day with Mizoram skipper KB Pawan waging a lone battle remaining unbeaten on 111, even as seven of their batsmen failed to reach double digits in …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Round 9, Day 2 - Goa beats Mizoram, qualifies for quarters
4 years, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Round 9, Day 2 - Goa beats Mizoram, qualifies for quarters

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's LIVE coverage of Round 9 matches of the Ranji Trophy 2019-20 where teams battle to book a place in the quarterfinals. Uttar Pradesh 104/5 Bengal vs Punjab: Update from our correspondent Ayan Acharya - Akash Deep cleans up Anmol Malhotra, whose 44 helps Punjab take a slender first innings lead of 13. Karnataka 185/7 Bengal …

Ranji Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav returns as Mumbai eyes quarterfinal berth
4 years, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav returns as Mumbai eyes quarterfinal berth

The Hindu  

On the eve of the penultimate league round of the Ranji Trophy at the SCA stadium, he had two long batting stints. Mumbai will be hoping that Suryakumar Yadav - having rejoined the camp after representing India A in the limited-overs’ series in New Zealand - will keep its Ranji campaign alive on a tricky surface. Suryakumar’s captaincy stint early …

Ranji Trophy: Controversy in Delhi camp ahead of Bengal clash
4 years, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Controversy in Delhi camp ahead of Bengal clash

The Hindu  

The Delhi Ranji squad that touched down in Kolkata for its away game against Bengal was mired in controversy after little-known fast bowler Ankit Beniwal was added as an extra member with allegations of interference on selection matters levelled against officiating president Rakesh Bansal. Instead a bowler called Ankit Beniwal, who rarely hits 110 kmph has been sent as net …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Wriddhiman Saha to miss Delhi match to avoid risk of aggravating finger injury
4 years, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Wriddhiman Saha to miss Delhi match to avoid risk of aggravating finger injury

Firstpost  

Saha sustained a fracture on the ring finger of his right hand during the historic Day/Night Test Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata in November and consequently underwent a surgery in Mumbai. Kalyani : Indian wicketkeeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha, who is recovering from a finger surgery, has been asked to skip Bengal’s next Ranji clash against Delhi to keep himself ready …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Tamil Nadu in a precarious situation
5 years ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Tamil Nadu in a precarious situation

The Hindu  

Five wickets in the second session within a span of 14 overs helped Mumbai move into a commanding position against Tamil Nadu on the third day of their Ranji Trophy clash at the M.A. Ranji Trophy 2019-20 | As it Happened Later, left-arm pacer Royston Dias removed B. Indrajith — brilliantly caught by Jay Bista standing close to the batsman …

Ranji Trophy: Aditya Tare to lead Mumbai against Tamil Nadu
5 years ago

Ranji Trophy: Aditya Tare to lead Mumbai against Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Aditya Tare will captain Mumbai team in the Ranji Trophy game against Tamil Nadu in absence of its regular skipper Suryakumar Yadav, with the Mumbai Cricket Association announcing the squad on Tuesday. Read: Rohit motivates struggling 41-time Ranji champion with pep talk Siddhesh Lad keeps his place in the 15-member squad, while another young batsman Sarfaraz Khan, who …

Ranji trophy 2019-20: Mohammed Azharuddin dons coach's hat at Hyderabad nets
5 years ago

Ranji trophy 2019-20: Mohammed Azharuddin dons coach's hat at Hyderabad nets

The Hindu  

Former India captain and now president of Hyderabad Cricket Association, Mohammed Azharuddin, set aside his reputation and stature to don the role of a ‘mentor’ for the Hyderabad team on the eve of the Ranji match against Kerala at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Thursday. Azhar then spent time with wicket-keeper-batsman K. Sumanth and all-rounder T. Ravi Teja with coach …

Ranji Trophy: Rameez, Venkatesh put MP in the driver's seat
5 years ago

Ranji Trophy: Rameez, Venkatesh put MP in the driver's seat

The Hindu  

Rameez Khan and Venkatesh Iyer slammed vital half-centuries and added 112-runs for the sixth wicket to power Madhya Pradesh into the driver’s seat against Tamil Nadu with a 132-run lead on day two of the Ranji Trophy clash here at the Holkar Stadium on Thursday. The two left-handers came together when the match was evenly poised on the second morning …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: UP, Karnataka share the spoils
5 years ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: UP, Karnataka share the spoils

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh opener Almas Shaukat struck an unbeaten century on the final day of a drawn Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka, at the KSCA Stadium here on Friday. As It Happened: Ranji Trophy - Round 2, Day 4 Karnataka pacer A. Mithun, who scalped six wickets in the first essay and scored an quickfire 34, was named the ‘Man of …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Gujarat beats Hyderabad by 8 wickets
5 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Gujarat beats Hyderabad by 8 wickets

The Hindu  

It was a meek surrender by Hyderabad in the season opener as Gujarat recorded an emphatic eight-wicket win in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-A match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Thursday. As it Happened: Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Round 1, Day 4 Wicketkeeper-batsman Kolla Sumanth gave catching practice to the cover fielder Juneja off Chintan Gaja. Tanay Thyagarajan shouldered armed …

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: From Devdutt Padikkal to Mayank Markande, youngsters to watch out for in upcoming tournament
5 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: From Devdutt Padikkal to Mayank Markande, youngsters to watch out for in upcoming tournament

Firstpost  

Its been a long season of Indian domestic cricket but the action now shifts to the Ranji Trophy, which gets underway from 9 December. Here, we present some of the bright youngsters you should watch out for in the upcoming Ranji Trophy: Devdutt Padikkal Karnataka’s opening batsmen Devdutt Padikkal has had a terrific domestic season so far. At the domestic …

Vijay Shankar named Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy captain
5 years, 1 month ago

Vijay Shankar named Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy captain

The Hindu  

After a gruelling selection meeting that began at 4 p.m. and ended at 7.30 p.m., the Tamil Nadu selectors, on Monday, named all-rounder Vijay Shankar as the Ranji Trophy captain for the season. The chairman of the selection panel, M. Senthilnathan, told Sportstar, “We are looking to take the team forward with two youngsters at the helm.” This was also …

Mizoram, Goa seek BCCI approval for replacements for Gautam, Kazi
5 years, 2 months ago

Mizoram, Goa seek BCCI approval for replacements for Gautam, Kazi

The Hindu  

The Cricket Association of Mizoram and the Goa Cricket Association have written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking approval for replacements for Abrar Kazi and C. M. Gautam, who have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the Karnataka Premier League spot-fixing scandal, for the remainder of the season. READ| CM Gautam, Abrar Kazi arrested on …

CM Gautam's contract terminated by Goa Cricket Association after his arrest on spot-fixing charges
5 years, 2 months ago

CM Gautam's contract terminated by Goa Cricket Association after his arrest on spot-fixing charges

Firstpost  

CM Gautam, a former Karnataka wicketkeeper-batsman, was earlier on Thursday arrested by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch along with Abrar Kazi for allegedly accepting money to spot-fix in the scandal-ridden Karnataka Premier League. Rajkot: The Goa Cricket Association on Thursday terminated CM Gautam’s contract and named Darshan Misal as the new captain for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament which …

CM Gautam's Goa contract terminated after spot-fixing charges
5 years, 2 months ago

CM Gautam's Goa contract terminated after spot-fixing charges

The Hindu  

The Goa Cricket Association has terminated CM Gautam's contract and has named Darshan Mishal as the new captain for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, which begins from Friday. The development comes after Gautam and Abrar Kazi were arrested by the Central Crime Branch Bangalore for their alleged involvement in Karnataka Premier League spot-fixing scandal. We have also informed the …

India vs Bangladesh: Gautam Gambhir elated with Sanju Samson's inclusion in T20I squad, says it was 'long overdue'
5 years, 2 months ago

India vs Bangladesh: Gautam Gambhir elated with Sanju Samson's inclusion in T20I squad, says it was 'long overdue'

Firstpost  

Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir is a happy man after Sanju Samson was selected in the Indian T20I team for the three-match series against Bangladesh, saying it was “long overdue”. New Delhi: Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir is a happy man after Sanju Samson was selected in the Indian T20I team for the three-match series against Bangladesh, saying it was “long overdue”. Soft hands, …

C.M. Gautam to play for Goa in Ranji Trophy
5 years, 5 months ago

C.M. Gautam to play for Goa in Ranji Trophy

The Hindu  

Seasoned Karnataka wicketkeeper C.M. Gautam has been roped in by Goa Cricket Association for the forthcoming Ranji Trophy season. While Gautam will be one of the key players for Goa, the association has also decided to retain Amit Verma — another Karnataka cricketer, who played for Goa last season. This season, the Goa senior team will be coached by former …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Easwaran century flattens Mizoram
5 years, 10 months ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Easwaran century flattens Mizoram

The Hindu  

A brilliant century from Abhimanyu Easwaran was the centrepiece as Bengal thrashed Mizoram by 159 runs in a Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 match at the Barabati stadium here on Thursday. Seamers Ashoke Dinda and Kanishk Seth set the tone up front with leg-spinner Prayas Ray Barman running through the middle order on the back of a four-wicket haul as Mizoram …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Taruwar Kohli to lead Mizoram
5 years, 10 months ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Taruwar Kohli to lead Mizoram

The Hindu  

Taruwar Kohli has been named captain of Mizoram for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament starting February 21. The right-handed batsman from Punjab, who won the ICC U-19 World Cup under Virat Kohli in 2008, had joined the new domestic side as an outstation player for the 2018-19 season. His Ranji Trophy show, 826 runs with two hundreds and five …

Ranji Trophy 2018-19: How Vidarbha spinner Aditya Sarwate rose from being a sidekick to lead hero
5 years, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2018-19: How Vidarbha spinner Aditya Sarwate rose from being a sidekick to lead hero

Firstpost  

No matter what the final outcome of Ranji Trophy final is, Aditya Sarwate has secured his place among an elite Vidarbha bowling club consisting of stalwarts like Pritam Gandhe, Umesh Yadav and Sandeep Singh Aditya Sarwate, Vidarbha’s tall and bearded left-arm spinner, is 29 and at the prime of his career. However, a number of events have shaped Vidarbha cricket …

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