Ranji Trophy 2022: Wriddhiman Saha opts out of Bengal campaign after being told he won't be picked for Tests
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Ranji Trophy 2022: Wriddhiman Saha opts out of Bengal campaign after being told he won't be picked for Tests

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Saha has opted out of Bengal’s Ranji Trophy campaign after being categorically told that he will not be picked for India’s two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting 4 March. New Delhi: In a major development, senior wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has opted out of Bengal’s Ranji Trophy campaign after being categorically told that he will not be picked for India’s two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting in Mohali on 4 March. May be that’s the reason, Wriddhiman had informed Cricket Association of Bengal president Abhishek Dalmiya and joint secretary Snehasish Ganguly that he would not play Ranji Trophy this season for ‘personal reasons’. It is learnt that Saha, who is not a part of India’s white ball set up also did not attend a single session of Bengal’s pre-season Ranji Trophy camp.

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Mohammed Shami won't be travelling to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy, BCCI's 'not fit' verdict ends all hopes
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1 day, 21 hours ago

Mohammed Shami won't be travelling to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy, BCCI's 'not fit' verdict ends all hopes

Hindustan Times  

India speedster Mohammed Shami has not been deemed fit by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and, hence, won't be travelling Down Under for the remaining two Tests against Australia. Mohammed Shami ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Shami returned to competitive cricket after playing for Bengal in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. "Based on the current …

From earning Rs. 5 a day to making a lasting impact: The untold story of Andhra’s cricket pioneers
3 weeks ago

From earning Rs. 5 a day to making a lasting impact: The untold story of Andhra’s cricket pioneers

The Hindu  

Some of these cricketers played during an era when they were paid a meagre Rs. Patel, and H. Ramprasad, many found employment in banks or institutions in Hyderabad, making the city a ‘second home.’ Recently, these cricketers gathered at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad to watch the Andhra-Kerala Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match, reflecting on their memories of the …

The Sachin Baby Story: From not knowing about Ranji Trophy to becoming Kerala’s all-time top-scorer
1 month, 1 week ago

The Sachin Baby Story: From not knowing about Ranji Trophy to becoming Kerala’s all-time top-scorer

The Hindu  

A few hours after being dismissed for a well-made 83 against Uttar Pradesh in the fourth round of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, Kerala skipper Sachin Baby got a call from his former team manager Saji N. “Saji Sir told me I could have scored a hundred and that if I had done so, I could have broken the record …

Karnataka’s Krishnan Shrijith cracks hundred on First-Class debut amid battle with personal loss
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Karnataka’s Krishnan Shrijith cracks hundred on First-Class debut amid battle with personal loss

The Hindu  

Krishnan Shrijith missed the presence of his late father, who passed away about three weeks ago, but the latter’s counsel clung on to him as the southpaw cracked a 125-ball century on his First-Class debut for Karnataka against Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow on Thursday. “I would like to dedicate this hundred to my dad, who recently passed away, and my …

Ranji Trophy 2024/25: Mohammed Shami bags 4/54 after injury comeback during Madhya Pradesh vs Bengal
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024/25: Mohammed Shami bags 4/54 after injury comeback during Madhya Pradesh vs Bengal

The Hindu  

On Thursday, Mohammed Shami claimed four wickets on his return to competitive cricket during the second day of the Ranji Trophy match between Bengal and Madhya Pradesh in Indore. Shami got the wicket of Madhya Pradesh captain Shubham Sharma, castling the right-handed batter for eight runs off an inside edge. The pacer then removed tailenders Kumar Kartieya and Kulwant Khejroliya …

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: 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 …

Mohammed Shami set for Ranji Trophy return after year-long hiatus. Boost for India ahead of Australian tour?
1 month, 1 week ago

Mohammed Shami set for Ranji Trophy return after year-long hiatus. Boost for India ahead of Australian tour?

Live Mint  

Mohammad Shami returns: After nearly a year on the sidelines, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is poised to return to competitive cricket. "In a major boost to Indian cricket and the Bengal Ranji Trophy team, star pacer Mohammad Shami will make a comeback into competitive cricket for Bengal against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Indore …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka visits Uttar Pradesh in hunt for outright win to revive campaign
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka visits Uttar Pradesh in hunt for outright win to revive campaign

The Hindu  

A rain-marred campaign will prompt Karnataka to push for an outright win from the get-go when it takes on Uttar Pradesh in its Ranji Trophy Group ‘C’ encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here from Wednesday. Ceding the first-innings lead to Bengal in its previous contest has left Karnataka with the lone bright spot …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mohammed Shami’s return in focus as Bengal takes on Madhya Pradesh
1 month, 1 week 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: Vihari, Lalith hold key as Andhra hopes to revive season against in-form Hyderabad
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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: Mumbai seeks another dominant show in battle against Services
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai seeks another dominant show in battle against Services

The Hindu  

Mumbai will be chasing its third victory of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season when it goes up against Services at the Airforce Complex ground in Palam starting Wednesday. With only eight points separating the top five teams in Group A, Mumbai, placed third behind Baroda and Jammu & Kashmir, knows that a win before the Ranji campaign pauses for the …

Mohammed Shami set to return to competitive cricket with Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh starting Wednesday
1 month, 1 week ago

Mohammed Shami set to return to competitive cricket with Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh starting Wednesday

The Hindu  

Mohammed Shami will make his return to competitive cricket tomorrow as Bengal faces Madhya Pradesh in a Ranji Trophy match in Indore. Sporting a black sleeveless t-shirt, shorts, and with his left knee strapped, Shami bowled from around the wicket to the left-handed Nayar, consistently hitting the good length area and occasionally sending down bouncers. The current pace department comprises …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Ayush Badoni replaces Himmat Singh as Delhi captain before Jharkhand clash
1 month, 1 week 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: Jagadeesan scores century as Tamil Nadu, Assam play out a draw
1 month, 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: 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: Ishan Porel picks three to put Bengal in dominant position against Karnataka on Day 3
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Ishan Porel picks three to put Bengal in dominant position against Karnataka on Day 3

The Hindu  

Bengal moved to a strong position on the penultimate day of its Elite ‘C’ Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka here on Friday. Bengal fast bowler Ishan Porel did the damage in the morning session, picking up three quick wickets to bowl Karnataka out for 221. Karnataka’s hopes of getting close to the Bengal total evaporated when fast bowler Suraj Sindhu …

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 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 …

Rajasthan's Grip on the Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad's Uncertain Path
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1 month, 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.

Veteran Indian Wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement from Cricket After Ranji Trophy 2024/25
1 month, 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.

Tamil Nadu Favourites Set to Clash with Chhattisgarh in Ranji Trophy Third Round
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Favourites Set to Clash with Chhattisgarh in Ranji Trophy Third Round

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu will be looking to continue their impressive start to the Ranji Trophy campaign when they take on Chhattisgarh in the third-round match. The home team will be without key players Washington Sundar, B. Sai Sudharsan, and B. Indrajith, but they have the experience and skill to overcome the challenge. Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh will be hoping to get some points …

Karnataka Reaches for Reinforcements for Ranji Trophy Trip to Bihar
2 months ago

Karnataka Reaches for Reinforcements for Ranji Trophy Trip to Bihar

The Hindu  

Karnataka has called up K.V. Aneesh and Abhinav Manohar for their Ranji Trophy away trip to Bihar. Aneesh, a 23-year-old debutant, played four First Class games for Karnataka and made 34 and 40 runs in the Ranji quarterfinal against Vidarbha. Abhinav Manohar, a 30-year-old, is yet to make his red-ball debut but has played for Gujarat Titans in the IPL. …

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 …

Shami Back in Action: Pain-Free and Ready for Australia Test Tour
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2 months ago

Shami Back in Action: Pain-Free and Ready for Australia Test Tour

Firstpost  

Mohammed Shami is in high spirits and is targeting the Ranji Trophy for Bengal ahead of his return to the Indian Test team. Despite an ankle surgery, he is fully recovered and ready to perform at his best. Shami is eager to showcase his skills in the Ranji Trophy matches and is determined to impress the selectors for the upcoming …

A Timeless Journey: Ranji Trophy Gets a Modern Twist
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A Timeless Journey: Ranji Trophy Gets a Modern Twist

The Hindu  

Ranji Trophy is back with a revamped format that ensures matches are spread across the country and caters to the changing weather conditions. The tournament features 38 teams split across the Elite and Plate divisions, with the first five rounds running until November 16. The format also includes the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20) and Vijay Hazare Trophy (50 overs) …

Ranji Trophy heroics not celebrated as much as one-off IPL exploits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy heroics not celebrated as much as one-off IPL exploits

The Hindu  

The one thing that the IPL has done is pretty much ensure that it is a shortcut to the India cap. Take, for example, the magnificent century scored by Vidarbha’s captain Akshay Wadkar in the finals of the Ranji Trophy; none of his family members or anybody else has been interviewed. Don’t forget that Wadkar had also kept wickets for …

State units 'helpless', urge to hold Ranji Trophy before IPL auction as rising count of domestic absentees worries BCCI
9 months ago

State units 'helpless', urge to hold Ranji Trophy before IPL auction as rising count of domestic absentees worries BCCI

Hindustan Times  

As the IPL 2024 gears up for its highly anticipated kickoff on March 22, the focus is not just on the thrilling matches but also on the balance between domestic cricket and the lucrative T20 tournament. Mumbai players celebrate their Ranji Trophy win in the 2023-24 season An analysis by the Indian Express has revealed a concerning trend among IPL …

'Triple' Ranji fees, end tournament in December to adjust IPL training: Gavaskar's advice to avoid Ishan-like situation
9 months, 1 week ago

'Triple' Ranji fees, end tournament in December to adjust IPL training: Gavaskar's advice to avoid Ishan-like situation

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called upon the Board of Control for Cricket in India to increase the pay for domestic cricketers, particularly those in the first-class circuit. While appreciating the BCCI's recent decision to provide incentives for Test players, Gavaskar emphasised the importance of adequately supporting the Ranji Trophy, which serves as a crucial platform for nurturing future …

Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma react to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy 2024 triumph
9 months, 1 week ago

Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma react to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy 2024 triumph

India TV News  

The former Indian cricket team captain Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Mumbai for their triumph in the Ranji Trophy 2024 on Thursday. Sachin, a four-time Ranji Trophy winner with Mumbai, congratulated his former state team and also praised Vidarbha's fightback while chasing a mammoth 538-run target. "Many congratulations to Mumbai Cricket Association on winning their 42nd Ranji Trophy," Sachin wrote in his …

'Saw the comment Shardul Thakur made...': Dravid outlines major Ranji Trophy fault after BCCI's domestic-cricket diktat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Saw the comment Shardul Thakur made...': Dravid outlines major Ranji Trophy fault after BCCI's domestic-cricket diktat

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Rahul Dravid called for an "all-round review" of the Ranji Trophy season after Mumbai bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur called out on the need for longer breaks for the domestic players through the course of the tournament. Rahul Dravid responds to Shardul Thakur's Ranji Trophy complaint Following the semifinal win against Tamil Nadu in Mumbai where Thakur was …

'There will be lot of injuries': Shardul Thakur calls out Ranji Trophy scheduling, urges BCCI to re-look at it – India TV
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'There will be lot of injuries': Shardul Thakur calls out Ranji Trophy scheduling, urges BCCI to re-look at it – India TV

India TV News  

Senior India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur has called out Ranji Trophy's gruelling scheduling urging the BCCI to take a relook at it given the packed schedules all across the board with regards to IPL, international cricket and first-class cricket. Shardul, who smashed his maiden first-class century in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Nadu lifting Mumbai to 290/9 from …

Ranji Trophy: Shardul leads Mumbai counter vs TN with maiden ton
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Shardul leads Mumbai counter vs TN with maiden ton

Hindustan Times  

In this T20 age, not everyone is convinced by BCCI's diktat that players must be available for domestic red-ball cricket. Shardul Thakur scored 109 runs against Tamil Nadu Not all the league matches are easy to track for the national selectors, but they do have eyes fixed on the big knock-out games. Thakur's ability with the bat is well known …

'In my days, Sachin, Dravid and I...': Ganguly's 'Kohli, Rohit' take on red-ball vs white-ball debate amid contract row
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'In my days, Sachin, Dravid and I...': Ganguly's 'Kohli, Rohit' take on red-ball vs white-ball debate amid contract row

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that contrary to the opinion among young cricketers, IPL career can go hand-in-hand with career in red-ball cricket. Ganguly, who played multi-format cricket during his days as an active cricketer, explained his point of view citing examples of yesteryear cricketers in him, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and present-day stars in Virat Kohli and Rohit …

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, …

Ranji Trophy | Shreyas named in Mumbai squad, Washington boost for Tamil Nadu
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy | Shreyas named in Mumbai squad, Washington boost for Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Shreyas Iyer has been included in Mumbai’s squad for the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Tamil Nadu to be played at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground from March 2 to 6. When Shreyas made himself unavailable for the quarterfinal citing fitness concerns, there was speculation that he was preparing for the IPL at the cost of First Class cricket. Meanwhile, …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Batting collapses and inconsistent bowling show Kerala the exit door again
10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Batting collapses and inconsistent bowling show Kerala the exit door again

The Hindu  

A passive Kerala side failed to qualify for the knockout round of the Ranji Trophy for the fifth straight season. We failed to seize our moments.”Vinod S. Kumar, secretary of Kerala Cricket Association Sachin stood tall among ruins to amass more than 800 runs with four centuries. RELATED: Resolute Andhra earns draw against Kerala in Ranji Trophy 2023-24 Deliberate slow …

Ranji Trophy 2024 quarterfinal line-ups confirmed, Tamil Nadu reach knockouts for first time after six seasons
10 months 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 …

Manoj Tiwary slapped with fine over viral 'Ranji Trophy should be scrapped' rant
10 months ago

Manoj Tiwary slapped with fine over viral 'Ranji Trophy should be scrapped' rant

Hindustan Times  

A day after his retirement from all forms of cricket, former India batter Manoj Tiwary has revealed that he was fined 20% of his Ranji Trophy match fees for hitting out at the way India's premier domestic competition is losing importance. File photo of Manoj Tiwary in action during Ranji Trophy match On February 10, the 38-year-old had posted on …

BCCI likely to make playing 3-4 Ranji Trophy matches necessary to feature in IPL
10 months, 1 week ago

BCCI likely to make playing 3-4 Ranji Trophy matches necessary to feature in IPL

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will likely make participation in 3-4 Ranji Trophy matches mandatory for featuring in the Indian Premier League, PTI reported. The news agency reported that the Indian Board has instructed Kishan to feature in his state side Jharkhand's last group game of the ongoing Ranji Trophy against Rajasthan on February 16. If they …

Saurabh Tiwary to retire from professional cricket after Jharkhand’s final Ranji Trophy match
10 months, 1 week ago

Saurabh Tiwary to retire from professional cricket after Jharkhand’s final Ranji Trophy match

The Hindu  

Left-handed batter Saurabh Tiwary on Monday decided to retire from professional cricket after Jharkhand’s final league match of the Ranji Trophy against Rajasthan in Jamshedpur from February 16. Announcing his retirement from all formats of the game following the Ranji Trophy match versus Rajasthan, the 34-year-old Tiwary said it was appropriate time for him to take the decision as he …

Ranji Trophy: Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary 'absolutely frustrated' with current state of premier First-Class competition
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary 'absolutely frustrated' with current state of premier First-Class competition

Firstpost  

India and Bengal batter Manoj Tiwary went into an explosive tirade on social media on Saturday regarding the current state of the Ranji Trophy, the country’s premier domestic cricketing competition, calling for it to be “scrapped off from the calendar” from the next season. Tiwary, who reversed his decision to retire from all forms of the sport last year to …

Ishan Kishan to miss Ranji Trophy's sixth round for Jharkhand despite seen training | REPORT
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan to miss Ranji Trophy's sixth round for Jharkhand despite seen training | REPORT

India TV News  

Ishan Kishan will reportedly miss out on yet another round of the Ranji Trophy amidst his continuous absence from the Indian team. Despite the Indian coach Rahul Dravid stating that he needs to play some cricket, Kishan will still not be part of the Ranji Trophy in the next match, Cricbuzz reported. Ahead of the T20I series against Afghanistan, Dravid …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: “Peaking” Tamil Nadu aims to continue consistency against Goa
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: “Peaking” Tamil Nadu aims to continue consistency against Goa

The Hindu  

With two innings victories against Railways and Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu coach Sulakshan Kulkarni feels that his team is “peaking at the right time” in its ongoing Ranji Trophy campaign. Speaking on the eve of Tamil Nadu’s fifth-round Ranji Trophy match versus Goa, he said: “The best part in the last three games was that we got twenty wickets in all …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Hurt Karnataka looks to get back on winning ways against Goa
11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Hurt Karnataka looks to get back on winning ways against Goa

The Hindu  

Barely four days after crumbling to bits against Gujarat, Karnataka will look to pick up the pieces and get back on its feet when it plays Goa in a Ranji Trophy Group-C encounter at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium starting Friday. With fellow pacer Vidwath Kaverappa away on India-A duty, M. Venkatesh may play his first First Class tie in his …

Ranji Trophy could’ve served as ideal prep for some Indian batters before England Tests
11 months ago

Ranji Trophy could’ve served as ideal prep for some Indian batters before England Tests

The Hindu  

The Indian team is playing three T20 Internationals against Afghanistan, and a week or so later, we will begin a five-match Test series against England. The ultra-short format of the game doesn’t really allow the batters to bat for long; it’s not ideal preparation for a Test series. Would it have been better for some Indian batters to have played …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Bengal aims to win maximum points against Chhattisgarh
11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Bengal aims to win maximum points against Chhattisgarh

The Hindu  

After narrowly missing a chance to record an outright win against Uttar Pradesh, Bengal will seek to grab maximum points in its first home match of the Ranji Trophy against Chhattisgarh starting at the Eden Gardens here on Friday. In the absence of some well-known players, including Abhimanyu Easwaran, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, and Shahbaz Ahmed, Bengal has done well …

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: The bigger aim is to play 100 Test matches, says Rahane
11 months, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2023-24: The bigger aim is to play 100 Test matches, says Rahane

The Hindu  

“Please stick to questions related to Ranji Trophy only.” Mumbai team manager Bhushan Patil requested a group of journalists before Ajinkya Rahane took his gloves off after batting for a good half hour at the centre wicket soon after Mumbai had earned its second consecutive bonus point of the Ranji Trophy season. The aim is to lift the Ranji Trophy, …

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