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Karun Nair's unbeaten 132 puts Vidarbha on course for Ranji Trophy glory
Nagpur, March 1: Had things unfolded differently two seasons ago, Karun Nair might have been playing for Kerala. After Karnataka unceremoniously dropped him, Nair reached out to Kerala, but they couldn't commit at the time. Having already spent an entire season without competitive cricket, he couldn't afford to wait. That's when Vidarbha came knocking, and he seized the opportunity, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha's Karun Nair completes 8000 FC runs during final vs Kerala
Nagpur, Feb 26: India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair has reached a massive milestone of scoring 8,000 runs in First-Class cricket. He achieved the landmark during the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Wednesday.
Ranji Trophy: Jaymeet Patel's grit keeps Gujarat's semis hopes alive
Ahmedabad, Feb 20: The 22-year-old, Gujarat's young batting sensation, Jaymeet Patel stood tall under immense pressure in his debut First-Class season and guided his team closer to Kerala's first-innings total with a fighting knock on Day 4 in the Ranji Trophy semifinal at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Ranji Trophy: Panchal's century puts Gujarat in command against Kerala
Ahmedabad, Feb 19: Priyank Panchal's magnificent unbeaten 117 off 200 balls to lead Gujarat's strong response to Kerala's imposing first-innings total of 457. At 222 for 1 at stumps on Day 3, Gujarat now trails by just 235 runs, with the experienced opener firmly anchoring their chase.
Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Azharuddeen's ton puts Kerala in control against Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Feb 18: Mohammed Azharuddeen's long-awaited century, his second in First-Class cricket and his first in seven years, and half-centuries by Sachin Baby and Salman Nizar ensured Kerala took firm control of the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat here on Tuesday. Azharuddeen's unbeaten 149 off 303 balls, decorated with 17 boundaries, was the cornerstone of Kerala's innings as they reached 418 for seven at the end of day two.
Ranji Trophy: Paras Dogra's gritty ton takes J&K to brink of historic semis spot
Pune, Feb 11: With Jammu & Kasmir on the cusp of a historic maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal, the veteran batter and skipper Paras Dogra delivered under pressure to register his maiden First-Class century of the season after 14 innings and eight matches, crafting a sublime 132 off 232 balls to power his team to 399/9 in the second innings, securing a commanding 398-run lead over Kerala.
Ranji Trophy: BCA president Rakesh Tiwari lauds Ayush Loharuka as batter's ton revives Bihar innings
Patna, January 24: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari on Thursday lauded the gutsy knock played by 21-year-old Ayush Loharuka, who slammed a century against Uttar Pradesh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match being played at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna.
Rohit's Ranji Trophy return ends on 3, Jaiswal too falls cheaply
Mumbai, Jan 23: Rohit Sharma's much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy was short-lived, lasting just 19 balls for three runs in Mumbai's Group A clash against Jammu and Kashmir at the Sharad Pawar Academy, here on Thursday.