Jaydev Unadkat says hunger for India comeback stronger than ever, gets Cheteshwar Pujara backing
5 years ago

Jaydev Unadkat says hunger for India comeback stronger than ever, gets Cheteshwar Pujara backing

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Now that he is a Ranji Trophy winner, Jaydev Unadkat hopes that "people" will not talk only about his IPL riches and says the hunger to make an India comeback has never been stronger following a sensational season. Saurashtra skipper and lead pacer Unadkat picked up 67 wickets this season at 13.23 but more importantly bowled match-winning spells in both the semi-final and final in Ranji Trophy. Bowling those long spells as a fast bowler in almost every game," said Unadkat after captaining Saurashtra to their maiden trophy. There has to be lot of importance to Ranji Trophy performance to get picked for the Indian team," Pujara said.

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Mumbai Ranji team, Vengsarkar, Edulji to be honoured at MCA annual awards
5 days, 20 hours ago

Mumbai Ranji team, Vengsarkar, Edulji to be honoured at MCA annual awards

The Hindu  

The Mumbai Cricket Association will felicitate its 2023-24 Ranji Trophy-winning team, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar, and ex-India women’s skipper Diana Edulji at its annual awards ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday. Vengsarkar, one of Mumbai’s finest batters, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022-23, while Edulji, a pioneer of women’s cricket in India, will be also be honoured, “celebrating …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: “We didn’t depend on individuals,” says Vidarbha coach Usman Ghani after clinching title
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3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: “We didn’t depend on individuals,” says Vidarbha coach Usman Ghani after clinching title

The Hindu  

After the heartbreak of last year, it was a dream-come-true moment for Usman Ghani. “It has indeed been a dream to hold this magnificent trophy,” the Vidarbha coach said after beating Kerala on the first-innings lead in the Ranji Trophy final at the VCA Stadium on Sunday. “We missed it by a whisker last year.” He said the preparations had …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Experienced Sarwate’s match-defining spell sets up final date with former team
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Experienced Sarwate’s match-defining spell sets up final date with former team

The Hindu  

As Kerala took to the field on day five of the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat, the team was in desperate need of inspiration to mount a comeback. Despite the fifth-day pitch offering little turn, Sarwate rose to the occasion, taking the remaining wickets and restricting the home side to 455, just two runs shy of Kerala’s first-innings total. “I’ve …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet, Jalaj’s inspirational performances set up tense semifinal showdown
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet, Jalaj’s inspirational performances set up tense semifinal showdown

The Hindu  

When Gujarat resumed its first innings on day four of its Ranji Trophy semifinal against Kerala on Wednesday, the side looked primed to chase down the visitor’s score of 457. While Manan Hingrajia’s wicket helped Kerala add a spring to its step, Saxena’s ball to dismiss centurion Panchal was the one that truly got the team elated. Gujarat batter Jaymeet …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet’s unbeaten 74 takes Gujarat towards Kerala’s first-innings score on Day 4 of semifinal
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet’s unbeaten 74 takes Gujarat towards Kerala’s first-innings score on Day 4 of semifinal

The Hindu  

Jalaj Saxena’s four-wicket haul seemed to be taking his team to the cusp of history, but a knock beyond his years from Jaymeet Patel ensured the first Ranji Trophy semifinal between Gujarat and Kerala in Ahmedabad is tantalizingly poised heading into the final day. Ranji Trophy Highlights, Semifinals Day 4 Priyank Panchal, the overnight centurion, and Urvil Patel then scored …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sachin Baby’s patient fifty for Kerala earmarks attritional opening day against Gujarat
1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sachin Baby’s patient fifty for Kerala earmarks attritional opening day against Gujarat

The Hindu  

A conservative, unbeaten half-century from captain Sachin Baby helped Kerala post 206 for four against Gujarat during day one of the first Ranji Trophy semifinal at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Monday. Despite picking only four wickets in the day, the Gujarat bowlers will be buoyant with the controlled run rate while Kerala will take positives from the stubborn …

RANJI TROPHY | Middle-order heavy hitters in focus as Kerala takes on Gujarat
1 month, 1 week ago

RANJI TROPHY | Middle-order heavy hitters in focus as Kerala takes on Gujarat

The Hindu  

It will be a battle between the middle-order heavy lifters when Gujarat takes on Kerala in the first semifinal of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Monday. While Gujarat’s batters locked themselves on the crease to bat Saurashtra out of reckoning in Rajkot, Kerala needed a stubborn 256-ball association for the seventh wicket to earn …

For a domestic cricketer, nothing can beat winning the Ranji Trophy: Sheldon Jackson
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Interview | For a domestic cricketer, nothing can beat winning the Ranji Trophy: Sheldon Jackson
1 month, 1 week ago

Interview | 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 career in domestic cricket. So, for a domestic cricketer, nothing can beat winning the Ranji Trophy. Around 7-8 months of hard work can come to …

Saurashtra stalwart Jackson calls time on career after Ranji loss
1 month, 1 week 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 …

There is cricket left in me: Ajinkya Rahane after heroic hundred in Ranji Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

There is cricket left in me: Ajinkya Rahane after heroic hundred in Ranji Trophy

India Today  

Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane scored a terrific second-innings hundred to ensure Mumbai's position in the Ranji Trophy semi-final. Speaking after Mumbai's entry into the semi-final, Rahane told the press that he was feeling good about his batting and that he was still playing with all his heart. Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Beat Haryana On Tuesday, Ajinkya Rahane, all-rounder Shardul Thakur, and …

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur knocks on selectors' doors, Suryakumar and Rahane shine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur knocks on selectors' doors, Suryakumar and Rahane shine

India Today  

Mumbai kept their hopes of title defence alive with a crucial all-round show on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. A Shardul Thakur special with the ball was followed by a gritty batting effort from captain Ajinkya Rahane and Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav as Mumbai secured the first-innings lead and edged …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet’s unbeaten 88 puts Gujarat in firm control over Saurashtra on day two
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jaymeet’s unbeaten 88 puts Gujarat in firm control over Saurashtra on day two

The Hindu  

Saurashtra has seldom had to contend with brooding faces and drooping shoulders in Rajkot in recent seasons of the Ranji Trophy. That Gujarat controlled proceedings for a second straight day was down to Jaymeet Patel and Manan Hingrajia racking up excellent half-centuries and steering the visitor to 260 for four at close. Jaymeet remains unbeaten on 88, and further agony …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 quarterfinals from February 8 2025: Mumbai vs Haryana; Tamil Nadu vs Vidarbha; Jammu and Kashmir vs Kerala’ Saurashtra vs Gujarat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 quarterfinals from February 8 2025: Mumbai vs Haryana; Tamil Nadu vs Vidarbha; Jammu and Kashmir vs Kerala’ Saurashtra vs Gujarat

The Hindu  

Title contenders and defending champions Mumbai will have both form and pedigree on their side when they take on a spirited Haryana outfit that is seeking to prove a point in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal starting in Kolkata from Saturday. With India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and big-hitting all-rounder Shivam Dube joining an already strong and settled Mumbai team, Haryana …

Indian stars in Ranji Trophy: Kohli's Delhi sign off with innings win; Thakur shines in Mumbai’s victory over Meghalaya
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian stars in Ranji Trophy: Kohli's Delhi sign off with innings win; Thakur shines in Mumbai’s victory over Meghalaya

Firstpost  

Delhi hammered Railways by an innings and 19 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in what was Virat Kohli’s first domestic appearance in over 12 years while Shardul Thakur’s all-round heroics helped the Ajinkya Rahane-led Mumbai thrash Meghala to inch closer to the quarter-finals. With Day 3 of the seventh-round of group fixtures coming to an end on Saturday, we …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jharkhand hands Tamil Nadu its first loss of the season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jharkhand hands Tamil Nadu its first loss of the season

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s hopes of a win against Jharkhand dissipated as Ajith Ram and Vijay Shankar fell on the fifth and seventh balls of the day, caught at slip and gully off Utkarsh Singh and Manishi. Tamil Nadu was eventually bowled out for 189 and Jharkhand won by 44 runs in the Elite Group-D match of the Ranji Trophy at the …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai registers innings victory against Meghalaya to all but seal quarterfinal spot
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai registers innings victory against Meghalaya to all but seal quarterfinal spot

The Hindu  

It took Mumbai a couple of hours on Saturday morning to hand Meghalaya an innings and 456-run defeat and grab seven points from its last group league fixture of the Ranji Trophy. While the domestic giant will have to still keep an eye on the outcome of the other group league fixture between Jammu and Kashmir and Baroda to determine …

Indian stars in Ranji Trophy: Kohli fails on comeback, Rahul falls short of fifty, Rahane misses ton
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian stars in Ranji Trophy: Kohli fails on comeback, Rahul falls short of fifty, Rahane misses ton

Firstpost  

India’s top cricketers had a mixed outing in the Ranji Trophy on Friday, 31 January. While Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara came agonizingly close to centuries, Virat Kohli failed to make an impact in his much-anticipated domestic comeback. Virat Kohli’s struggles continue on domestic return Playing his first Ranji Trophy match in over 12 years, Kohli’s return to domestic cricket …

Virat Kohli clean bowled cheaply by Himanshu Sangwan on Ranji Trophy return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli clean bowled cheaply by Himanshu Sangwan on Ranji Trophy return

Firstpost  

Himanshu Sangwan clinched a dream wicket as he clean bowled Virat Kohli for just six runs as the former Indian captain made his return to domestic cricket after over a decade. Virat Kohli was dismissed cheaply on his return to Ranji Trophy as he was clean-bowled by Himanshu Sangwan for just six runs off 15 runs on Friday at the …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala wary of batting collapse in must-win clash against Bihar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Kerala wary of batting collapse in must-win clash against Bihar

The Hindu  

Kerala will look to seal a place in the knockouts when it takes on basement dweller Bihar in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at the Sports Hub here on Thursday. Though Kerala again will not be playing at its favourite venue, St.Xavier’s College ground, the team’s confidence is high after a morale boosting draw against Madhya Pradesh. In …

Ranji Trophy | Bengal needs to win big to harbour any hopes of advancing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy | Bengal needs to win big to harbour any hopes of advancing

The Hindu  

Bengal will need a big win over Punjab in its last Elite Group-C match, starting at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday, and a miracle to reach the Ranji Trophy knockout stage. It has to beat Punjab with a bonus point and hope that Kerala and Karnataka don’t get a single point in their respective matches against bottom-placed Bihar and …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Hyderabad spin duo Tanay Thyagarajan, G. Anikethreddy reveal blueprint to their success
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Hyderabad spin duo Tanay Thyagarajan, G. Anikethreddy reveal blueprint to their success

The Hindu  

They share expertise in the art of left-arm spin bowling, cherish healthy competition, and, most importantly, take immense pride in contributing to their team’s success. “Bowling in tandem and taking wickets feels great, but the team’s victory is always more important than individual achievements,” said the two left-arm spinners. With one match left, we aim to end on a high …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rahane believes Mumbai ‘still has 1 per cent chance’ to qualify despite shock defeat against J&K
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Rahane believes Mumbai ‘still has 1 per cent chance’ to qualify despite shock defeat against J&K

The Hindu  

A five-wicket defeat against Jammu and Kashmir has dented Mumbai’s chances of reaching the knockouts of the Ranji Trophy, but captain Ajinkya Rahane believes that there is ‘still one per cent chance’ for his team to qualify. “There’s still one per cent chance for us to qualify. Despite fielding a star-studded team, which included India captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi …

Ranji Trophy | J&K stuns Mumbai, inches closer to knockouts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy | J&K stuns Mumbai, inches closer to knockouts

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir stunned a star-studded Mumbai by five wickets to inch closer to the knockouts of the Ranji Trophy here on Saturday. Instead of pressing the panic button, the J&K batters went on the counter-attacking mode, but the plan did not prove effective as the experienced Abdul Samad and captain Paras Dogra, fell to Mulani in quick succession due …

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma Gives Mumbai Rallying Cry In Team Huddle After Shardul Thakur’s Heroic Century
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma Gives Mumbai Rallying Cry In Team Huddle After Shardul Thakur’s Heroic Century

ABP News  

Rohit Sharma may not have been able to perform with the bat for Mumbai in their ongoing Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 Match against Jammu and Kashmir but the Indian Test and ODI captain played the role of a team man to perfection at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai. After getting bowled out for 290 despite facing a top-order …

Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane's Mumbai suffer upset in Ranji trophy as J-K outclass reigning champions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane's Mumbai suffer upset in Ranji trophy as J-K outclass reigning champions

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma-starrer Mumbai have suffered a major upset in the sixth round of the Ranji trophy as Jammu and Kashmir outclassed the reigning champions at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai on Saturday, January 25. The Paras Dogra-led J-K side gunned down the 205-run target on the third day of the Group A clash as Shardul Thakur's efforts went …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka’s Smaran credits Vijay Hazare Trophy win for change in batting mindset after double ton against Punjab
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka’s Smaran credits Vijay Hazare Trophy win for change in batting mindset after double ton against Punjab

The Hindu  

Former Dutch footballer and Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is supposed to have once told Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain that goals were like ketchup. But in the recent victorious Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, he totalled 433 runs from 10 matches at an average of 72.16. READ | Smaran double century puts Karnataka in driving seat against Punjab on Day …

We have to win both Ranji games to stand a chance: Smaran
1 month, 3 weeks ago

We have to win both Ranji games to stand a chance: Smaran

The Hindu  

Former Dutch footballer and Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is supposed to have once told Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain that goals were like ketchup. But in the recent victorious Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, he totalled 433 runs from 10 matches at an average of 72.16. And I’m glad I got it.” Karnataka’s progress in the Ranji Trophy will depend …

Ranji Trophy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy

The Hindu  

Even a month ago, not many would have rushed up to R. Smaran on a street to meet and greet. On Friday at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against Punjab, the southpaw followed up his hundred in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final with a scintillating double century – his first score in excess of 50 in First Class cricket – to …

Ranji Trophy: Rohit, Pant fail to fire again as Jadeja spins Saurashtra to big win
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Rohit, Pant fail to fire again as Jadeja spins Saurashtra to big win

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant continued to have poor returns with the bat in Ranji Trophy while Ravindra Jadeja had a brilliant outing as he took 12 wickets in Saurashtra’s win over Delhi. Image: PTI Star players of the Indian cricket team continued to have a horror outing in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 matches as Rohit Sharma, …

Ranji Trophy 2025: When someone has quality, he should be given more chances, says Shardul Thakur
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2025: When someone has quality, he should be given more chances, says Shardul Thakur

The Hindu  

Despite getting overlooked for the all-rounder’s role in the Indian Test side, Shardul Thakur on Thursday asserted that a player should be considered for selection if he has “quality" after producing another rearguard act to save Mumbai some blushes in the Ranji Trophy. Shardul defended India captain Rohit Sharma who flopped on his Ranji Trophy comeback, saying his passion for …

Ranji Trophy: From Rohit to Jadeja, how senior India cricketers performed on comeback to domestic cricket
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy: From Rohit to Jadeja, how senior India cricketers performed on comeback to domestic cricket

Firstpost  

From Rohit Sharma to Ravindra Jadeja, there were a number of veteran India cricketers who turned up for the Ranji Trophy sides during the sixth round of matches in the 2024-25 season. Several veteran stars of the Indian cricket team returned to play Ranji Trophy for their respective sides on Thursday in a bid to rediscover their lost touch in …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Tanmay’s unbeaten 137 gives Hyderabad strong start against Himachal Pradesh on Day 1
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Tanmay’s unbeaten 137 gives Hyderabad strong start against Himachal Pradesh on Day 1

The Hindu  

Tanmay Agarwal, despite a less fluent innings, proved his value with an unbeaten 137 off 272 balls, guiding Hyderabad to a strong 291 for two against Himachal Pradesh on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Thursday. At the other end, Tanmay was in a way lucky to survive the morning …

Ravindra Jadeja silences Rishabh Pant, only India star to shine on Ranji Trophy return
Top News
2 months ago

Ravindra Jadeja silences Rishabh Pant, only India star to shine on Ranji Trophy return

Hindustan Times  

Ravindra Jadeja made an instant impact on his return to the Ranji Trophy for Saurashtra, as he bagged a five-wicket haul vs Delhi in their Round 6 match, in Rajkot. Ravindra Jadeja took five wickets and Rishabh Pant could only score one run in the Delhi vs Saurashtra Ranji Trophy match first innings. Rishabh Pant, who was also making his …

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Rohit Sharma makes long-awaited return, Rishabh Pant vs Ravindra Jadeja in Rajkot
Top News
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy Live Score: Rohit Sharma makes long-awaited return, Rishabh Pant vs Ravindra Jadeja in Rajkot

Hindustan Times  

Ranji Trophy Live Score: After a few months on the back-burner as the Indian domestic cricket circuit went through with its white-ball tournaments, the premier first class competition is returning with the Ranji Trophy’s final two rounds beginning this week. With plenty on the line, it is also a week that is likely to garner the most attention for a …

Superstars fail in Ranji Trophy as Rohit, Gill, Pant and Jaiswal disappoint
2 months ago

Superstars fail in Ranji Trophy as Rohit, Gill, Pant and Jaiswal disappoint

India Today  

India’s cricketing stars had a day to forget in the Ranji Trophy as big names, including captain Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant, struggled to make an impact with the bat on January 23. Ranji Trophy Live updates and reaction No star show in Ranji Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant’s return to the Ranji Trophy after six years ended …

Watch: Rishabh Pant meets and greets fans, signs autographs on Ranji Trophy return
2 months ago

Watch: Rishabh Pant meets and greets fans, signs autographs on Ranji Trophy return

India Today  

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a heartwarming return to the Ranji Trophy after eight years, taking time to greet fans, sign autographs, and pose for pictures ahead of Delhi’s clash against Saurashtra on January 23. Alongside other Indian cricket stars like India skipper Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pant took the opportunity to play in the Ranji Trophy, …

Course correction, stars descend on Ranji Trophy
2 months ago

Course correction, stars descend on Ranji Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The stars would once take every possible opportunity to go work on their game on the domestic scene but what was once a common practice has now become a rare occurrence. Rohit Sharma will return to Ranji Trophy after nearly a decade, as he lines up for Mumbai’s home tie against Jammu & Kashmir. That explains the return of …

Ranji Trophy | Karnataka’s Koushik reaps rich rewards with ‘keep it simple’ mantra
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy | Karnataka’s Koushik reaps rich rewards with ‘keep it simple’ mantra

The Hindu  

V. Koushik is Karnataka cricket’s Mr. In the recent Vijay Hazare Trophy triumph, the pacer snared 18 batters at an economy of 4.52, a figure made more impressive by the fact that Karnataka conceded more than 300 thrice. In fact, he returned with 18 wickets apiece in each of the two previous Hazare Trophy campaigns, at 3.30 runs per over …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Himachal Pradesh eyes knock-out berth, Hyderabad seeks strong finish
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Himachal Pradesh eyes knock-out berth, Hyderabad seeks strong finish

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh, second in the table with 21 points from five matches, is eyeing a knock-out berth, while Hyderabad, placed sixth with nine points from an equal number of games, will be looking to finish the season on a high when the two teams clash in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad …

Ranji calling: India stars in game
2 months ago

Ranji calling: India stars in game

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: When Rohit Sharma takes the field for Mumbai on Thursday during the penultimate group stage Ranji Trophy clash against Jammu & Kashmir at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, Mumbai, he would have achieved an unique feat. Still India's captain in the longest format, Rohit will be the first national skipper to play a Ranji game since Anil Kumble in …

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

Rohit, Agarkar break silence on BCCI's 10-point disciplinary guidelines: 'I don't think it's a diktat'
2 months ago

Rohit, Agarkar break silence on BCCI's 10-point disciplinary guidelines: 'I don't think it's a diktat'

Firstpost  

When asked about BCCI’s rule making it mandatory for Team India players to play in Ranji Trophy, Rohit Sharma said that international calendar doesn’t allow them to participate in domestic matches and they also need some off time. India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he will be playing for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir in the next round Ranji …

Ravindra Jadeja could make himself available for Saurashtra Ranji Trophy squad despite not featuring in original list
2 months ago

Ravindra Jadeja could make himself available for Saurashtra Ranji Trophy squad despite not featuring in original list

The Hindu  

Saurashtra has announced a 17-member squad, led by left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat, on January 13 for the next leg of Ranji Trophy. However, the experienced all-rounder could make himself available closer to the match, given the heightened scrutiny of India’s players. Jadeja made a significant impact in his last Ranji Trophy appearance for Saurashtra against Tamil Nadu in January 2023, …

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit

Hindustan Times  

There has been quite an uproar among experts and veteran cricketers who could not have stressed more on the need for the likes of under-fire Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the upcoming second half of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season, which will begin later this month, in a bid to find form after a disastrous tour of …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Pacy Kamboj rattles Kerala, locks in on historic 10-wicket haul
4 months, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Pacy Kamboj rattles Kerala, locks in on historic 10-wicket haul

The Hindu  

Anshul Kamboj is a restless figure without the ball in his hand. On Thursday, Kamboj managed to channel the entirety of his twitchy energy onto the ball, as he ran through the Kerala batting order, claiming all the eight wickets to fall in his side’s Ranji Trophy match at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium. So, today I bowled a little …

Ranji Trophy 2024: Vihari, Lalith hold key as Andhra hopes to revive season against in-form Hyderabad
4 months, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024: Vihari, Lalith hold key as Andhra hopes to revive season against in-form Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Hanuma Vihari and A. Lalith Mohan, two former Hyderabadis and now representing Andhra, might well be the key when their team takes on former champion Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here from Wednesday. Vihari, who scored 250 runs in four games with two fifties, and left-arm spinner Lalith, who claimed 21 …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jagadeesan scores century as Tamil Nadu, Assam play out a draw
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Jagadeesan scores century as Tamil Nadu, Assam play out a draw

The Hindu  

Opener N. Jagadeesan notched up his second century of the season as Tamil Nadu drew its Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D match against Assam at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. The Tamil Nadu vice-captain remained unbeaten on 118 as he and Pradosh Ranjan Paul took the team’s second innings score to 217 for two when the match ended. …

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

Rajasthan's Grip on the Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad's Uncertain Path
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan's Grip on the Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad's Uncertain Path

The Hindu  

Rajasthan and Hyderabad will clash in the fourth round of the Ranji Trophy, with Rajasthan holding the advantage on the leader-board. Hyderabad, coming off an impressive win against Puducherry, will be looking to bounce back. Tanay Thyagarajan, the left-arm spinner, poses a significant threat for Rajasthan, while Hyderabad's Saranu Nishanth is back in action after recovering from his injury.

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