Bengal have been put in a strong position on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy semi-finals after bundling out defending champions Madhya Pradesh for just 170 runs in the first innings. Bengal gained a massive lead of 268 runs in the first innings and extended that to 327 at end of day's play. Madhya Pradesh's only chance is to bowl …
Kuldeep Sen bowled a lethal spell up front but Saurashtra’s middle and lower order staged a spirited fightback to stretch the Irani Cup tie into the fourth day at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Monday. When Sen struck thrice in his opening spell to leave Saurashtra tottering at 87 for five, the demons of the first innings collapse were …