Star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami made a remarkable return to competitive cricket after a year-long injury layoff, playing a pivotal role in Bengal’s thrilling 11-run victory over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy clash at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Shami’s seven-wicket haul across both innings and a vital late-order batting cameo underlined his […]

Mohammed Shami made his long-awaited return to competitive cricket on Wednesday, November 13, marking his first appearance since India’s ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. Donning the Bengal jersey, Shami took the field for their Group C (Elite) Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh at Indore’s Holkar Cricket Stadium. Expectations were high as Mohammed […]

Left-arm spinner Bhargav Bhatt delivered a masterclass in bowling, taking six wickets to lead Baroda to a remarkable 84-run victory over defending champions Mumbai on the final day of their Group A Ranji Trophy match. Bhatt’s brilliant figures of 6/55 from 19.4 overs decimated the Mumbai batting lineup, sealing an unforgettable win for Baroda in […]

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has finally announced its 20-man squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy, set to begin on October 11, after the intervention of the Patna High Court. Interestingly, the state’s young batting sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has not been included in the squad that will travel to Rohtak for Bihar’s opening match against […]

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced its Ranji Trophy squad for the first two matches of the season on October 8. Notably, Sarfaraz Khan, a standout performer expected to feature in India’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand, has been left out of the squad, while Shreyas Iyer retains his place. Iyer faced criticism last […]

In the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024 final between Mumbai and Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium, Ajinkya Rahane found himself on the brink of an early departure as a loud LBW appeal echoed through the stadium. Facing Vidarbha’s pace spearhead, Umesh Yadav, Rahane missed a delivery that sharply jagged back after pitching. The on-field umpire initially […]

Cheteshwar Pujara has been showcasing remarkable form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024, amassing an impressive 673 runs from 10 innings at an astounding average of 74.78. His standout performance includes a monumental knock of 243 not out against Jharkhand in Rajkot, solidifying his credentials for a return to the national team. Frustrated by his […]

The battle lines were drawn at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground in Nagpur as Vidarbha, the defending champions, locked horns with Saurashtra in a crucial Group A encounter of the Ranji Trophy 2024. Skipper Akshay Wadkar opted to bowl first, a decision that proved fruitful early on. Openers Harvik Desai and Kevin Jivrajani started cautiously […]

The second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024 kicked off on Friday, January 12, featuring thirty-two teams in the Elite Group stage, intensifying the competition in India’s premier domestic tournament. In a standout performance, seasoned seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar made a resounding return to first-class cricket, showcasing his prowess against Bengal. Facing off against Bengal, Bhuvneshwar […]

Assam’s captain, Riyan Parag, nearly etched his name in the Ranji Trophy history books with a blazing knock, registering the second-fastest century in the tournament’s history. This remarkable feat unfolded during Assam’s opening match of the season against Chhattisgarh at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Following Assam’s second innings, Parag displayed an astonishing […]