[ad_1] Fifty years ago this year, Karnataka won the Ranji Trophy for the first time and changed the face of Indian cricket, leading to the game spreading faster and wider. They loosened Mumbai’s grip on the trophy and paved the way for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Railways, U.P., Rajasthan, Gujarat, all of whom won their inaugural…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane, undeterred by his absence from international cricket since the West Indies tour in July 2023, remains resolute in his aspiration to reach the milestone of playing 100 Tests for India.Despite not featuring in the national team, the 35-year-old continues to lead Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. Having already played 85…
[ad_1] BENGALURU: Prakhar Chaturvedi sounded bushed, understandable if an 18-year-old bats 638 balls to score a record-setting 404, but elation was unmistakable too as he trained eyes on Karnataka U23 and Ranji Trophy debuts.On Monday, Chaturvedi became the first quadruple centurion in the Cooch Behar Trophy final as his knock earned Karnataka their maiden title…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Gujarat staged a remarkable turnaround on the final day of their Ranji Trophy Group C clash in Ahmedabad, securing a thrilling six-run victory by bundling out star-studded Karnataka for just 103.Despite a modest target of 110 runs, Karnataka appeared comfortable at 50 for no loss before a sensational collapse, led by left-arm…
[ad_1] NAGPUR: Knowing the importance of an early push for the knockout spot, former champions Vidarbha are looking for maximum points in the initial league matches. After starting the campaign on a winning note on Monday, skipper Akshay Wadkar said that the team was looking for bonus points against Services.“Right from the start, we were…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Jalaj Saxena, Kerala all-rounder, joined an illustrious club alongside Madan Lal and Vinoo Mankad on Monday, becoming only the third player in domestic cricket history to achieve the rare double of 9000 runs and 600 wickets during a Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh.In the Ranji Trophy Group B encounter against Uttar…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Mumbai defeated Bihar by an innings and 51 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season opener in Patna on Monday,thanks to seamers Shivam Dube (4/10) and Royston Dias (3/35).Bihar’s fate was sealed on the third day evening, when they were reduced to 91/6 following-on after scoring 100 in their first innings in…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami is expected to be sidelined for the first two Test matches against England, scheduled to commence on January 25, as he has not resumed bowling following his ankle injury. Shami’s participation in the Test series was subject to his recovery post-treatment, and it seems that he has…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Veteran Cheteshwar Pujara exhibited his insatiable appetite for runs, notching up his 17th double hundred in first-class cricket in Saurashtra’s Ranji Trophy opener against Jharkhand on Sunday. Unbeaten on 157 from the previous day, Pujara scored an incredible 243 not out off 356 balls, steering Saurashtra to 578/4 (declared) in response to…
[ad_1] Chaos erupted at Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna on Friday, after two teams claiming to be Bihar’s Ranji Trophy squad reached the stadium for a match against Mumbai. The development led to a confrontation between the senior officials of the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA), who chose different teams. After a heated exchange and intervention of…
