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Punjab secures historic victory in Col C K Nayudu Trophy winners against Rest of India
Mohali, March 12: Punjab cricket celebrated yet another proud moment on Wednesday by emerging victorious in the highly anticipated clash between the Col C K Nayudu Trophy winners and the Rest of India at the IS Bindra Cricket Stadium.
Duleep Trophy, India A, and a shot at Indian team: Ranji top scorer Yash Rathod's simple plan
New Delhi, March 6: March 2 was the day when Vidarbha overcame the heartbreak of losing the 2023/24 Ranji Trophy final to be crowned as champions of the prestigious competition for the third time in front of their passionate home fans at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur.
Khurasiya avoids commenting on KCA president's criticism of Samson; feels sorry for Nair for lack ofopportunities
Thiruvananthapuram, March 4: Kerala coach Amay Khurasiya refrained from voicing his opinion about Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) president Jayesh George's criticism of Sanju Samson.
Tendulkar pays respect to Shivalkar, says 'His smooth action and rhythm were a treat to watch'
Mumbai, March 4: India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar mourned the passing of former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai Maidan cricket, Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away due to age-related issues on Monday. Tendulkar, himself being an inspiration to come out of Mumbai, recalled playing against Shivalkar at the age of 13 and hailed his 'smooth action and rhythm which was a treat to watch'.
Team India wearing black armbands in honour of Padmakar Shivalkar
Dubai, March 4: The Indian Cricket Team was seen sporting black armbands on Tuesday during the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in honour of the late Padmakar Shivalkar.
Champions Trophy: Indian team wears black armbands against Australia to honour Padmakar Shivalkar
Dubai, March 4: Rohit Sharma-led Indian team was wearing black armbands during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash against Australia on Tuesday in honour of left-arm spinner Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away on Monday, aged 84.
BCCI mourns passing of Mumbai spinner Padmakar Shivalkar
Mumbai, March 4: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai cricket Padmar Shivalkar, who passed away due to age-related issues on Monday.
Mumbai Cricket legend Padmakar Shivalkar passes away at 84
Mumbai, March 4: Padmakar Shivalkar, one of the greatest Indian cricketers who was unlucky to not have played for the national team, passed away at the age of 84 in Mumbai on Monday.
Padmakar Shivalkar passes away of old-age aged 84
Mumbai, March 3: Former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai Maidan cricket, Padmar Shivalkar passed away due to age-related issues here on Monday, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) informed.
Selectors will be 'closely monitoring' BCA's men's senior One-Day trophy, says Rakesh Tiwari
Patna, March 2: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) kicked off the men's senior One-Day trophy on Sunday. The domestic tournament will feature teams from across Bihar, offering players a platform to showcase their skills and compete at a high level.
A look at top performers from Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season
New Delhi, March 2: The latest edition of the Ranji Trophy concluded with Vidarbha securing their third Ranji Trophy title by securing a draw and a win on basis of second innings lead against Kerala on Sunday.
Vidarbha clinch third Ranji Trophy title
Nagpur, March 2: Vidarbha exorcised the ghosts of their 2023-24 heartbreak in the most emphatic way, clinching their third Ranji Trophy title with a commanding performance against Kerala.
Karun Nair's dream domestic season continues, levels with VVS Laxman's record
Nagpur, March 1: India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair's dream domestic season continued as he scored yet another century, his ninth of the season during the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala on Saturday.
Keralite Karun Nair stands between Kerala's date with destiny in Ranji Trophy final
Thiruvananthapuram, March 1: Strangely a Keralite – Karun Nair playing for Vidarbha is now standing between the resilient Kerala Ranji squad which was aiming to write into history books on their first-ever appearance in the finals of India's premier domestic tournament.
Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair's century puts Vidarbha in driving seat
Nagpur, March 1: Karun Nair's fourth century of the Ranji Trophy season powered Vidarbha into a commanding position on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Saturday.
Ranji Trophy final: Karun Nair hits ninth century of season to put Vidarbha in firm position
Nagpur, March 1: Vidarbha in-form batter Karun Nair carried his sublime touch in the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala as he struck a century in the second innings to put his side in a solid position to claim the title at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Saturday.
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha seize first-innings lead after Dubey's historic spell on Day 3
Nagpur, Feb 28: Vidarbha’s left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey carved his name in Ranji Trophy history on Day 3 of the final against Kerala at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, becoming the highest wicket-taker in a single season of the tournament to bowl out the visitors on 342 handing his side a minor lead of 37 runs.
Ranji Trophy: Harsh Dubey becomes highest wicket-taker in a single season
Nagpur, Feb 28: Vidarbha's left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey etched his name in the Ranji Trophy record books, setting the record for most wickets taken during a single season, picking up 3-88 on the third day of the final against Kerala at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday.
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha take control in final as Malewar, Nair stitch 205-run stand vs Kerala
Nagpur, Feb 26: Danish Malewar and Karun Nair batted for a majority of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala and helped former champions Vidarbha get to 254/4 at stumps at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha here on Wednesday. After winning the toss and electing to field first, in their first-ever appearance in the final of India's premier domestic tournament, Kerala struck early with the ball.
The Significance of Ranji Trophy for Kerala Cricket Teams
London, Feb 25: The Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class cricket championship, has long been a platform for discovering future stars and shaping national cricket careers.
Ranji Trophy final: When and where to watch Vidarbha vs Kerala, venue & squads
New Delhi, Feb 25: The first-ever finalists Kerala will take on two-time champions Vidarbha in the summit clash of the Ranji Trophy, which will be played at the VCA Stadium here in Jamtha from Wednesday.
Ranji Trophy: Kerala aim for maiden title in summit clash against two-time winners Vidarbha
Nagpur, Feb 25: Kerala have set their eye on their maiden Ranji Trophy title when they take on two-time champions Vidarbha in the summit clash, which will be played at the VCA Stadium here in Jamtha from Wednesday.
Ranji Trophy: Winning title will be big boost for Kerala cricket and its youngsters, says Sarwate
New Delhi, Feb 25: Since his first-class debut in October 2015, Aditya Sarwate's astute left-arm spin bowling and useful right-handed batting have been instrumental in Vidarbha's Ranji Trophy triumphs in 2017/18 and 2018/19.
Ranji Trophy: Kerala books title clash with Vidarbha by barest of margins
Ahmedabad, February 21: Kerala made history in Ahmedabad, securing their first-ever appearance in the Ranji Trophy finals after a win on the basis of first innings lead against Gujarat on Friday. On the other hand, Vidarbha outclassed defending champions Mumbai to secure an 80-run win in Nagpur.
Ranji Trophy: Sachin Baby leads Kerala's gritty fightback vs Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Feb 17: A resilient unbeaten half-century from Kerala captain Sachin Baby (69* off 193 balls) ensured his side ended a tense opening day at 206/4 against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy semifinal at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Monday.
Ranji Trophy: Nizar, Nidheesh, Azharuddeen shine as Kerala secure second semifinal appearance
Pune, February 12: Kerala toppled Jammu and Kashmir on the basis of first innings lead, securing their second appearance in the Ranji Trophy semifinals following a draw at Pune on Wednesday.
Domestic cricket is important, but freshness matters too: Shikhar Dhawan on BCCI's new guidelines
New Delhi, February 12: Following India's disappointing 1-3 loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced a 10-point disciplinary guideline aimed at addressing key concerns within the team. Among the directives, a major focus has been on players returning to domestic cricket to regain form. Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan shared his views on the matter, supporting the idea but also stressing the need for managing player workload effectively.
Ranji Trophy: Nizar's heroic knock helps Kerala break J&K hearts to seal semis spot
Pune, Feb 12: Kerala scripted history by securing a place in the Ranji Trophy semifinals for only the second time, after surviving a nerve-wracking final day against Jammu & Kashmir, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Wednesday. The match, which hung in balance until the last 30 minutes, ended in a draw, with Kerala advancing due to their slender one-run first-inning lead.
Ranji Trophy: Shardul, Rahane put Mumbai ahead; Dogra leads J&K's strong comeback (Roundup)
New Delhi, Feb 10: Defending champions Mumbai took a giant step towards securing a spot in the semis at Eden Gardens, finishing the day with a commanding 292-run lead over Haryana at the end of Day 3 at Eden Gardens International Stadium.
Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair continues to knock on selectors door, slams unbeaten century for Vidarbha
Nagpur, February 8: Karun Nair continued to knock on the selector's doors after blazing his second century for Vidarbha in the second quarter-final of the ongoing Ranji Trophy on Saturday.
Ranji Trophy is very Important, presence of Virat-Rohit a huge boost for young players: Piyush Chawla
By Diptayan Hazra, Gurugram, February 3: Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla recently shared his insights on the importance of domestic cricket, and India's prospects in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
Ranji Trophy: Shardul's dream run continues, mixed bag return for Riyan Parag
New Delhi, February 1: Bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur continued his dream run in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, helping Mumbai secure a massive win by an innings and 456 runs against Meghalaya at home on Saturday.
Virat Kohli falls for 6 in Ranji Trophy comeback, fans disappointed
New Delhi, January 31: Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy was short-lived, as he was dismissed for just six runs by Himanshu Sangwan on Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
'Kohlimania' in Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, star batter makes Ranji appearance after 13 years
New Delhi, January 30: It was a memorable day of action on day one of the final league stage round of the Ranji Trophy match, with Virat Kohli's presence in this tournament after 13 years drawing a stream of his fans and cricket lovers to the Arun Jaitley Stadium here.
Irfan Pathan calls Rohit, Virat's return to domestic cricket fantastic, hopes it becomes trend
New Delhi, January 30: Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan sees the return of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to domestic cricket as a "fantastic" moment for Indian cricket.
Ranji Trophy: Kohli focuses on front foot shots & footwork against spinners ahead of homecoming game
New Delhi, Jan 29: The Delhi versus Railways Ranji Trophy league game wasn’t included in the initial broadcast schedule for TV and live streaming until Virat Kohli’s involvement was confirmed.
Ranji Trophy: Kohli takes centre-stage as Delhi take on Railways (preview)
New Delhi, Jan 29: In recent winter days of New Delhi, the sun shines intensely after the early morning cold goes away. As people bask in the winter sun for their Vitamin D intake, cricket fans in the national capital will soak in the sunshine at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from Thursday.
Young players felt motivated training with Virat Kohli, says Delhi coach
New Delhi, Jan 28: India star Virat Kohli, who linked up with the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday, was the source of motivation for his young teammates while training ahead of their match against Railways, said former India off-spinner and head coach Sarandeep Singh.
Rohit, Jaiswal, Iyer to miss Mumbai's must-win Ranji Trophy clash
Mumbai, Jan 28: India captain Rohit Sharma alongwith his teammates Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer will miss Mumbai's upcoming Ranji Trophy clash against Meghalaya in a must-win clash starting on Thursday.
Virat Kohli joins Delhi's training ahead of Ranji Trophy clash against Railways
New Delhi, January 28: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli joined Delhi's practice session on Tuesday ahead of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match against Railways, scheduled for Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli, returning to domestic cricket after a significant hiatus, was spotted honing his skills in the nets as he prepares for the much-anticipated encounter.