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Set a target of 206, Saurashtra folded for 127 in 58.4 overs, giving Vidarbha their second title triumph in the country's marquee first-class tournament. (Photo: PTI)

Vidarbha claim 2nd successive Ranji title, beat Saurashtra in final

Left-arm spinner Aditya Sarwate was the star for Vidarbha, claiming six wickets in his 24 overs in the second innings.

07 Feb 2019 12:11 PM

Vidarbha’s Aditya Sarwate celebrates a Saurashtra wicket on day two of the Ranji Trophy final in Nagpur on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha on top

After a depressing Sunday, it was an engrossing Monday that entirely belonged to the home team

05 Feb 2019 2:11 AM

Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat takes a selfie after beating Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy semifinal. (Photo: Twitter)

Saurashtra storm into Ranji final

Sheldon’s 217-ball knock included 14 boundaries.

29 Jan 2019 12:53 AM

Cheteshwar Pujara who scored 45 and 131 not out had two reprieves in as many innings.

Calls grow louder for DRS in Ranji

Karnataka coach Yere Goud said the introduction of DRS would enhance the fairness.

29 Jan 2019 12:51 AM

Ronit ripped through Saurashtra’s middle and lower order to claim his fourth five-for of the season. Vinay Kumar also bowled probing spells but couldn’t bag wickets consistently.

Ranji Trophy: Ronit More bags 5 to reduce Saurashtra to 227/7

Ronit said the plan was to keep it tight when Snell and Pujara were in the middle for the third wicket partnership that fetched Saurashtra 74 runs.

26 Jan 2019 6:26 AM

Kerala players celebrate a Gujarat wicket during the quarterfinal at Wayanad. (Photo: PTI)

How neutral are these curators in Ranji Trophy?

As Kerala celebrated their maiden entry into the Ranji semis, Gujarat skipper Parthiv Patel suggested that Wayanad pitch was dangerous.

21 Jan 2019 12:27 AM

Vidarbha bowler Umesh Yadav in action against Uttarakhand in Nagpur on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Pandey, Nair seal spot for Karnataka

Karnataka marched their way into the semifinal of Ranji Trophy with a six-wicket win over Rajasthan here at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

19 Jan 2019 1:03 AM

Opener Ravikumar Samarth and Karun were on course to steady the ship but Lomror trapped Samarth (16) with just two overs to for stumps. (Photo: AFP)

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka need 139 runs to book semi-final berth

The hosts were 45 for three at stumps on day three that saw 13 wickets fall.

18 Jan 2019 4:50 AM

Pacers put Karnataka at the forefront on Day1

Mithun, Gowtham scalp three wickets each to bowl out Rajasthan for 224.

16 Jan 2019 12:19 AM

Their miserable campaign was summed up with humiliating innings and a 146-run loss to defending champions, Vidarbha on New Year’s day.

‘Khadoos attitude was missing’

Laments Mumbai coach Vinayak Samant after Mumbai failed to qualify for Ranji Trophy playoffs with a game to go.

03 Jan 2019 1:11 AM

Mumbai’s Shreyas Iyer plays a shot against Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy match at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Shreyas Iyer props up Mumbai

At stumps, Shubham Ranjane (12) and Aditya Tare (7) were at the crease for Mumbai.

25 Dec 2018 6:19 AM

Mumbai's Dhawal Kulkarni and Shivam Dubey celebrate after beating Delhi in Vijay Hazare trophy final match, at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on October 20. (Photo: PTI)

Shivam making himself at home

Considered to be a white ball specialist, the big hitting all rounder has adjusted well to the longer format.

07 Nov 2018 12:39 AM

Rayudu retires from first-class, to focus on limited-overs game

Rayudu averages 51.67 in the 45 ODIs he has played so far.

04 Nov 2018 12:41 AM

R. Ashwin will feature in Tamil Nadu’s opener against Madhya Pradesh at Dindigul.

Will Ranji produce another first-time champs?

Most of these teams will rely on their outstation players this season.

01 Nov 2018 12:51 AM

Mumbai in familiar whites

After title win in Vijay Hazare Trophy, The 41-time Ranji Trophy champions gear up to enhance their domination without top stars.

01 Nov 2018 12:49 AM

Wait is over for Mayank

The Karnataka batsman wants to make the most of the opportunity he has.

01 Oct 2018 12:32 AM

The best part is that Abhishek Nayar is there and he has lots of experience to share. Coaches are helpful too. We are looking forward to play in D Division of Ranji Trophy,” he said.

Team Puducherry shows promise

Shashank has company of another Mumbai player and fast bowler Sagar Trivedi who is studying in same College.

09 Sep 2018 12:45 AM

Snubbed earlier by selectors, Ranjane’s chance is here

Not a part of the probables list initially, Ranjane’s name is now in the 17-man squad for the Vizzy trophy.

25 Aug 2018 12:58 AM

Jasprit Bumrah took 5/85 in the second innings. (Photo: AP)

Fitness, hard work paid rich dividends: Jasprit Bumrah

England captain Joe Root admitted England’s first-innings batting had let them down.

23 Aug 2018 1:49 AM

CIC to decide Dighe’s replacement

The MCA’s Cricket Improvement Committee headed by Agarkar is likely to convene a meeting next week to discuss potential candidates.

10 Jun 2018 12:26 AM

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