[ad_1] NEW DELHI: While many cricketers dream of having an IPL contract, Mumbai’s young Ranji Trophy hero Musheer Khan is glad he wasn’t selected in the player auction of the previous year since it will allow him more time to “understand” the T20 format.The 19-year-old was certain he would leave his mark in the IPL…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Farewells can turn into fairytales too. Drafted into the XI at the last minute for the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium after he sat out for most of the season, Dhawal Kulkarni played his part in a send-off which was so perfect that it seemed scripted. After taking 3…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Domestic powerhouse Mumbai ended their eight-year title drought by lifting the coveted Ranji Trophy for a record-extending 42nd time in a thrilling culmination to the tournament on Thursday. The iconic Wankhede Stadium witnessed Mumbai’s triumph as they defeated a resilient Vidarbha by 169 runs on the fifth and final day of a…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: As they walked back to the pavilion after stalling the Vidarbha bowlers for three hours and 232 balls during possibly a title-deciding, unbeaten 107-run partnership for the third wicket, Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane (58 not out, 109b, 4×4, 1×6), who finally managed to shake off his horrible run, and young gun Musheer Khan…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer may have experienced a lean spell in their recent performances, with both falling for identical scores of seven against Vidarbha on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final.However, Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur expressed confidence in their ability to regain their form and urged for support and backing…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The ongoing Ranji Trophy season marks the end of an era in domestic cricket with five heavyweights bidding adieu to the game, leaving a huge void to fill.Bengal legend Manoj Tiwary, Jharkhand duo of big-hitting Saurabh Tiwary and express pacer Varun Aaron, Mumbai stalwart Dhawal Kulkarni and Vidrabha’s Ranji Trophy-winning captain Faiz…
