Mohammed Shami delivered a masterclass in seam bowling during the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, reminding everyone why he remains one of India’s premier fast bowlers. In helpful conditions, Shami didn’t just rely on assistance from the pitch — he maximised it with skill, control and relentless discipline against Jammu […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has applauded Auqib Nabi for his stunning performances in first-class cricket over the last two years as well. He also stated that the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) all-rounder is picking up wickets for timepass as well. However, Nabi registered figures of 5/87 in 26 overs as J&K […]

In one of the most gripping quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy season, Karnataka pulled off a historic fourth-innings chase to defeat arch-rivals Mumbai by four wickets at the MCA-BKC Ground. The high-stakes knockout clash belonged to KL Rahul, whose sublime century under pressure guided Karnataka to their first successful 300-plus chase against Mumbai in a […]

Mohammed Siraj marked his return to red-ball cricket in emphatic fashion, leading from the front as Hyderabad captain on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash against Chhattisgarh at the Gymkhana Ground on Thursday, January 29. Asked to bowl first, Siraj produced a fiery opening spell, setting the tone for Hyderabad […]

Sarfaraz Khan’s long-standing admiration for Mohammad Azharuddin came full circle on Friday as the Mumbai batter produced a commanding double century — and openly credited Azharuddin’s guidance for key parts of the knock. Sarfaraz’s 227 in the Elite Group D Ranji Trophy fixture at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium was as authoritative as it was […]

Star Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran owned up to a rare and costly lapse after being dismissed in bizarre fashion during Bengal’s first innings against Services, admitting that the mistake was entirely his own. Easwaran clarified that there was no question of being called back by the opposition, as he had stepped out of his crease […]

Uttar Pradesh all-rounder Prashant Veer endured a major injury scare during his side’s Ranji Trophy clash against Jharkhand in Lucknow, raising concerns just weeks before the start of the Indian Premier League. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, initial medical assessments suggest Veer has suffered a grade-2 shoulder tear, an injury that could potentially keep […]

Sarfaraz Khan once again made a strong statement with the bat, continuing his relentless push for a return to the Indian team by scoring a commanding century for Mumbai on Day One of their Ranji Trophy clash against Hyderabad. Mumbai ended the opening day firmly on top, thanks to crucial hundreds from Sarfaraz and Siddhesh […]

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill endured a rare setback with the bat while leading Punjab in their Ranji Trophy 2025–26 Elite Group B clash against Saurashtra at the Niranjan Shah Stadium C in Rajkot. The 26-year-old right-handed batter, who has been in outstanding form at the international level, failed to open his account and was […]

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is set to return to red-ball cricket by representing Punjab in the Ranji Trophy 2025–26, and he has made it clear that he wants other Indian Test regulars to follow the same path. With the second phase of the Ranji Trophy beginning on January 22, senior players such as KL […]