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Ranji Trophy Quarter-Finals: MD Nidheesh, Anshul Kamboj, Chintan Gaja Shine On Opening Day

Ranji Trophy Quarter-Finals: MD Nidheesh, Anshul Kamboj, Chintan Gaja Shine On Opening Day

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The opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals saw a dominant display of bowling across four matches on Saturday. Kerala pacer MD Nidheesh bagged a five-wicket haul to restrict Jammu & Kashmir to 228/8 at stumps at the MCA Stadium in Pune. Kerala won the toss and invited J&K to bat first. The batting side had a poor start as Nidheesh removed the top three in the opening session to leave the side reeling at 48/3. However, Kanhaiya Wadhawan first stitched a brief 19-run partnership with captain Paras Dogra, who was removed by Basil Thampi, before adding a 55-run stand with Sahil Lotra. Wadhawan departed after scoring 48 as Nidheesh got his fourth wicket of the day. Lotra and Lone Nasir steered J&K’s innings further and took them to over 150-run mark. The former played a gritty knock of 35 off 125 balls before losing his wicket to Aditya Sarwate. In the final session of the day, Nidheesh completed his five-wicket haul with the scalp of Nasir, who made a vital contribution of …

Ranji Trophy: Pacers Help Bengal Register Bonus-Point Win Over Punjab; Nishant Sindhu Ton Keeps Haryana Ahead

Ranji Trophy: Pacers Help Bengal Register Bonus-Point Win Over Punjab; Nishant Sindhu Ton Keeps Haryana Ahead

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Bengal players took Wriddhiman Saha on their shoulders after win over Punjab in Ranji Trophy.© X/@CricCrazyJohns Pacers Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal and Sumit Mohanta shared seven wickets between them to power Bengal to an innings and 13-run win over Punjab in their Elite Group C match in Kolkata on Saturday. The bonus point victory helped Bengal to finish third in their group in this season’s Ranji Trophy. Bengal have 21 points from all seven matches, sitting behind already-qualified Kerala (28) and Haryana (26) in the standings. Starting from their overnight 64 for three, Punjab could not resist Bengal pacers Jaiswal (4/69) and Mohanta (3/29) and caved in for 139 in 35.4 overs. Skipper Mayank Markande offered a token resistance with a 25-ball 31. Nishant ton gives Haryana command At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Nishant Sindhu hammered 165 off just 184 balls (15×4, 4×6) as Haryana piled 450 in their first innings, taking a lead of 146 runs over Karnataka. India batter KL Rahul made 43 off 67 balls (7×4), while Devdutt Padikkal remained unbeaten …

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma-Less Mumbai Crush Meghalaya By An Innings And 456 Runs

Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma-Less Mumbai Crush Meghalaya By An Innings And 456 Runs

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Shardul Thakur in action© PTI Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian grabbed four wickets each as rampant Mumbai advanced to an innings and 456-run win over Meghalaya to top the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A table here on Saturday. Mumbai currently have 29 points, similar to Jammu & Kashmir but the defending champions are ahead by Net Run Rate — 1.74 as against the latter’s 1.59. However, J&K are currently in a position to grab at least three points against Baroda, and are poised to end the league engagements as group toppers. Trailing by a mammoth 585 runs in the first innings here, Meghalaya batters could not trouble the scorers much for the second time in the game as they were shot out for 129 with Thakur taking 4/48 and Kotian returning 5.1-0-15-4. Meghalaya had scored 86 in the first innings against which Mumbai had piled up 671 for seven declared to lay the platform for a victory with bonus point. While the victory was Mumbai’s largest in terms of an innings in the …

“Modern Cricketer Should Not…”: Ex-India Star’s Cryptic Post After Virat Kohli Gets Out On 6 In Ranji Trophy

“Modern Cricketer Should Not…”: Ex-India Star’s Cryptic Post After Virat Kohli Gets Out On 6 In Ranji Trophy

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Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan dropped a cryptic post after India stalwart Virat Kohli was left bamboozled on Day 2 of Delhi’s Ranji Trophy match against Railways. Once again, fans turned up in huge numbers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch the hometown hero, with hopes that he would dazzle on the crease. However, to the disappointment of all the fans, Kohli’s time on the crease lasted for just 15 deliveries. After seeing off a couple of deliveries, Kohli eventually found a hang of it. He executed a perfect straight drive on the 14th delivery to find the boundary rope, sending the entire crowd into a frenzy. On the next ball, Himanshu Sangwan produced a perfect inswinger to beat Kohli’s blade, sending his off-stump cartwheeling in the air. Kohli had to return to the dugout with a mere score of six. In the aftermath of Kohli’s dismissal, Irfan took to X and dropped a cryptic message, highlighting a modern-day cricketer’s job to play cricket year-round, not to train for 10 months and play …

Fans Chant Virat Kohli “Ko Bowling Do” During Delhi’s Ranji Trophy Game. This Happens Next. Watch

Fans Chant Virat Kohli “Ko Bowling Do” During Delhi’s Ranji Trophy Game. This Happens Next. Watch

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Virat Kohli in action during Delhi’s Ranji Trophy game against Railways.© X/@KohliSensation Fans turned up in huge numbers at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday as India star Virat Kohli made his domestic cricket comeback. It was a return after 12 years for Kohli, who without a surprise hogged immense limelight on the opening day of Delhi’s Ranji Trophy match against Railways. Multiple videos are going viral on social media involving Kohli and one of them has the fans demanding the star to be given the task of bowling. The fans could not see the batting of Kohli on the opening day as Delhi captain Ayush Badoni won the toss and opted to bowl. Railways were bundled out for 241 and Delhi reached 41 for 1 in reply at stumps. As the fans were eagerly waiting to see Kohli in batting, they demanded him to roll his arms over. Kohli, who was fielding in the slips, didn’t react to it as he was busy encouraging his bowlers. Watch it here: RCB..RCB..Kohli Ko …

KL Rahul Falls For 26 On Ranji Trophy Comeback; Karnataka 267/5 vs Haryana In Must-Win Match

KL Rahul Falls For 26 On Ranji Trophy Comeback; Karnataka 267/5 vs Haryana In Must-Win Match

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KL Rahul’s much-anticipated return to Ranji Trophy lasted a mere 37 balls as the India opener was dismissed for 26, leaving Karnataka at 267/5 against Haryana on day one of their must-win Group C match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Making his first Ranji Trophy appearance since February 2020, local hero Rahul walked in at No. 3 to a warm reception from the semi-packed M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with chants of ‘Rahul, Rahul’ echoing through the stands. The stylish right-hander looked in fine touch from the outset, striking four crisp boundaries in a fluent 54-run stand with Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal for the second wicket. However, just as he appeared to settle down, Rahul fell in the post-lunch session to Haryana’s in-form pacer Anshul Kamboj. The leading wicket-taker for Haryana this season produced a peach of a delivery that forced the experienced India batter into an edge, with wicketkeeper Rohit Sharma making no mistake behind the stumps. The Haryana pace spearhead was once again the pick of the bowler as he dismissed opener KV Avneesh …

Fresh Twist For Fans Planning To Watch Virat Kohli’s Ranji Trophy Return, DDCA Mandates…

Fresh Twist For Fans Planning To Watch Virat Kohli’s Ranji Trophy Return, DDCA Mandates…

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File photo of Virat Kohli.© PTI India’s star batter Virat Kohli is all set to make his domestic comeback after a long gap of over 12 years. The 36-year-old’s last appearance came in the Ranji Trophy back in November 2012 against Uttar Pradesh. It will be Delhi’s game against Railways from January 30 onwards this year that will see the right-handed batter playing in domestic cricket again. He will feature under the captaincy of a young Ayush Badoni at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Keeping the interest of the fans in mind, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has made the entry free for fans, however, it has asked the visiting spectators to get there with their Aadhaar card and its photocopy. “The Gautam Gambhir Stand will be open for the spectators. The fans can enter from Gate No 16 and 17. Gate No 6 will also be open for the DDCA members and guests. We are expecting a 10,000 crowd for the first day,” DDCA secretary Ashok Kumar Sharma told The …

Riyan Parag Returns To Lead Assam In Ranji Trophy Match Against Saurashtra

Riyan Parag Returns To Lead Assam In Ranji Trophy Match Against Saurashtra

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Riyan Parag has been declared fit to return for Assam in the seventh round of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, starting January 30. The 23-year-old will captain Assam in their final league match against Saurashtra in Rajkot. Parag’s last competitive appearance was in the third T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad in October 2024. Since then, he has been sidelined by a shoulder injury that required surgery, which ruled him out of the T20I series in South Africa, the ongoing series against England, and India’s Champions Trophy squad. However, his return to action could help him regain match fitness should India need him as a replacement in the near future. Having played ten T20Is for India since his debut against Zimbabwe in July 2024, Parag is known for his explosive batting and handy quick-spin bowling. Before his injury, his all-round skills added valuable depth to India’s lineup. In the previous Ranji Trophy season, Parag showcased his prowess with the bat, amassing 378 runs in six innings at an impressive average of 75.60 and a …

Shardul Thakur: When Someone Has Quality, He Should Be Given More Chances

Shardul Thakur: When Someone Has Quality, He Should Be Given More Chances

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Despite getting overlooked for the all-rounder’s role in the Indian Test side, Shardul Thakur on Thursday asserted that a player should be considered for selection if he has “quality” after producing another rearguard act to save Mumbai some blushes in the Ranji Trophy in Mumbai on Thursday. The 33-year-old Thakur came to Mumbai’s rescue once again with the bat, smacking five fours and two sixes to make 51 off 57 balls and dragging them to 120 all out from a precarious 47/7 against Jammu and Kashmir. Thakur’s exploits here at the BKC Ground served a reminder of his maiden First-Class ton in the Ranji Trophy semifinal last season, when he smacked a 105-ball 109 with 13 fours and four sixes coming in at No. 9. His century took Mumbai from 106 for seven to 378 against Tamil Nadu to set up a win by an innings and 70 runs en route to their 43rd title. “What can I talk about my quality? Others should talk about it. They should see that if someone …

As Rohit Sharma Hits 19-Year Low With Ranji Trophy Failure, Frustrated Fans Leave Stadium

As Rohit Sharma Hits 19-Year Low With Ranji Trophy Failure, Frustrated Fans Leave Stadium

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India Test captain Rohit Sharma’s poor form with the bat continued even in domestic cricket. Making a return to Ranji Trophy on Thursday after almost a decade, Rohit failed to shine as he was dismissed for just 3 runs on the opening day of Mumbai’s match against Jammu and Kashmir at the MCA Cricket Ground. The right-handed batter faced 19 deliveries before losing his wicket to pacer Umar Nazir Mir, extending his run of disappointing performances. As soon as Rohit got out, several disgruntled fans left the stadium, confirmed multiple media reports. The flop batting performance also saw Rohit slip to a disappointing 19-year low. With the three-run knock, his batting average in the 2024/25 first-class season dipped to 10.43 in 16 innings. This is the lowest average for an Indian batter while batting for minimum 15 innings in the top six since 2006. It is worth noting that England’s Haseeb Hameed tops the overall list with a poor average of 9.44 in 18 innings in the 2018 season. Here is how Rohit …