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Ranji Trophy: Kuldeep included in UP squad

Ranji Trophy: Kuldeep included in UP squad

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

In 42 first-class matches, Kuldeep has taken 161 wickets at an average of 29.14.

Ranji Trophy: Gill hits century but Punjab lose to Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Gill hits century but Punjab lose to Karnataka

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Punjab captain Shubman Gill struck a classy century but failed to save his team from an innings defeat to Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy Group C match.

Teenagar Vaibhav Set For Epic Pakistan Face-Off in Rising Stars Asia Cup!

Teenagar Vaibhav Set For Epic Pakistan Face-Off in Rising Stars Asia Cup!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, will once again be the player to watch out for in the Rising Stars Asia Cup.

Ranji Trophy: Kotian-Mulani fight back for Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Kotian-Mulani fight back for Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

While Mumbai might not end up positing a huge total, Mulani and Kotian have done enough to ensure that they have something to bowl at when Haryana come out to bat.

How Dhoni's Advice Kept Siraj Going

How Dhoni's Advice Kept Siraj Going

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'When I joined the India team, M S Dhoni had told me, "Kisi ki baaton mein nahin aana. Jab tu acha karega, toh poori duniya tumhare saath rahegi, aur jab kharaab karega, yahi duniya tujhe gaali degi".'

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, who have had a prolific career in the Ranji Trophy, know the importance of rewarding consistent performers in the domestic circuit with international call-ups.

Ranji Trophy: J&K fight back after Kerala take lead

Ranji Trophy: J&K fight back after Kerala take lead

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Captain Paras Dogra delivered when it mattered the most, lifting Jammu & Kashmir to 180/3 for a substantial overall lead against Kerala.

Suryakumar inaugurates private cricket stadium in Goa

Suryakumar inaugurates private cricket stadium in Goa

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Sawant congratulated the Indian team for winning the Asia Cup and also congratulated Yadav for giving the winning amount to the Indian Army.

'Whenever Team India need me, I'm ready to play'

'Whenever Team India need me, I'm ready to play'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Shardul Thakur hasn't given up hope of a white-ball comeback after featuring in Tests on the tour of England earlier this year, with the all-rounder setting his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Jadeja boost for Saurashtra against formidable MP

Jadeja boost for Saurashtra against formidable MP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Saurashtra will be bolstered by the presence of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja against a strong Madhya Pradesh i the second round of Ranji Trophy.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha pile on the runs against Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha pile on the runs against Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Earlier, Akash Anand completed his second first-class century and shared a 69-run stand with Tanush Kotian (33) to lead Mumbai's recovery after they ended the second day at 188 for seven.

Easwaran hails Gambhir's impact on his batting

Easwaran hails Gambhir's impact on his batting

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Easwaran has been a domestic cricket stalwart for Bengal, with 107 first-class games, 8,070 runs at an average of 48.32 with the help of 27 centuries and 33 fifties.

Ranji Trophy: All eyes on Kohli but Upendra steals the show

Ranji Trophy: All eyes on Kohli but Upendra steals the show

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Upendra Yadav's resolute 95 propelled Uttar Pradesh to 241 against Delhi, dominated by Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy after 13 years.

'WPL has transformed women's cricket in India'

'WPL has transformed women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia believes a first Women's World Cup win for India would be a seminal moment, much like Kapil Dev's team in 1983.

Meet Bengal's 15-YO Ranji star who surpassed Ganguly

Meet Bengal's 15-YO Ranji star who surpassed Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Ankit Chatterjee, a 15-year-old left-handed batsman, made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal, becoming the youngest cricketer from the state to do so.

Ex-India pacer Prasad to run for KSCA presidency

Ex-India pacer Prasad to run for KSCA presidency

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Venkatesh Prasad to contest for KSCA president's post, Kumble, Srinath back ex-India pacer's panel

Ranji: Thakare's 4-wicket burst rattles Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Thakare's 4-wicket burst rattles Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Aditya Thakare's impressive four-wicket haul left Tamil Nadu struggling at 159 for six after the second day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match against Vidarbha.

Ranji Trophy: Dogra's century helps J&K set Kerala stiff target

Ranji Trophy: Dogra's century helps J&K set Kerala stiff target

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Skipper Paras Dogra led by example with a fine century to help Jammu and Kashmir set Kerala a stiff target of 399 on Day 4 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

117 Years After Ranji, Meet The New Jamsaheb

117 Years After Ranji, Meet The New Jamsaheb

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'The festival of Dussehra is celebrated to mark the day the Pandavas emerged victorious from their exile. Today, on Dussehra, I am equally happy, as Ajay Jadeja has accepted to be my heir,' the current jamsaheb said in a statement.

Pant ready for final audition before South Africa Tests

Pant ready for final audition before South Africa Tests

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

India A skipper Rishabh Pant will look to build on the gains from the first match, while the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav will aim for crucial red-ball game time in the second four-day match against a Temba Bavuma-led South Africa A in Bengaluru from Thursday.

Ajinkya Rahane Quits As Mumbai Captain

Ajinkya Rahane Quits As Mumbai Captain

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'With a new domestic season ahead, I believe it's the right time to groom a new leader, and hence I've decided not to continue in the captaincy role.'

Ranji Trophy: J&K captain Dogra lashes out at umpires

Ranji Trophy: J&K captain Dogra lashes out at umpires

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra expressed frustration with the umpiring standards during their Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai.

Ranji Trophy: Perform or perish for Mumbai against Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Perform or perish for Mumbai against Meghalaya

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Mumbai will have to beat Meghalaya by a big margin to win with a bonus point in their last league match while also needing other results to go their way.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi crumble against Jadeja's spin

Ranji Trophy: Delhi crumble against Jadeja's spin

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Ravindra Jadeja produced an excellent all-round performance, taking 5 wickets and scoring 38 runs, to help Saurashtra gain a commanding position against Delhi on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

Ranji Trophy: Lord Shardul's century rescues Mumbai on Day 2

Ranji Trophy: Lord Shardul's century rescues Mumbai on Day 2

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur's second first-class hundred brought Mumbai back from the brink in their Elite Group A clash against Jammu and Kashmir at MCA BKC Ground in Mumbai on Friday.

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami will make his long-awaited comeback to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy.

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Shubman Gill's form in the series is a concern for India as he has now gone six games without a half-century.

Jurel, Kuldeep named in Central Zone squad

Jurel, Kuldeep named in Central Zone squad

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Dhruv Jurel, who impressed during India's series-levelling tour of England, was on Thursday named captain of Central Zone for the season-opening Duleep Trophy, set to begin on August 28 in Bengaluru.

Ranji semis: Sachin Baby's grit keeps Kerala's dream alive

Ranji semis: Sachin Baby's grit keeps Kerala's dream alive

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Veteran Sachin Baby steadied Kerala's innings with a resolute unbeaten half-century, guiding his team to 206/4

Sanju Samson set to miss Kerala's Ranji match

Sanju Samson set to miss Kerala's Ranji match

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson will miss Kerala's Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, beginning on January 23, as he has been included in India's squad for the five-match T20I series against England. Samson may also miss the final Group C match against Bihar if he is not released from India's squad.

Shreyas to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy clash vs Tripura

Shreyas to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy clash vs Tripura

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Shreyas Iyer will miss Mumbai's third round clash in the Ranji Trophy against Tripura due to personal reasons.

Jadeja stars but Rohit, Pant fail again in Ranji

Jadeja stars but Rohit, Pant fail again in Ranji

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Ravindra Jadeja starred with a 12-wicket haul for Saurashtra, but India's top stars, including Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant, failed to impress in the Ranji Trophy.

Salman Nizar smashes 11 sixes in 13 balls in Kerala T20

Salman Nizar smashes 11 sixes in 13 balls in Kerala T20

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Salman Nizar smashed an unprecedented 11 sixes off 13 balls including a 40-run final over

Ranji: Mumbai need 323 to win vs Vidarbha on final day

Ranji: Mumbai need 323 to win vs Vidarbha on final day

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Vidarbha took a commanding lead in the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Mumbai, reducing the defending champions to 83/3 in their second innings.

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there. The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket from the grassroots up, and giving the Test team the seriousness it deserves. Only then will Indian cricket stop lurching from one crisis to another and begin, once again, to imagine greatness, suggests Prem Panicker.

Ranji Trophy: Service complete record chase; J&K in quarters

Ranji Trophy: Service complete record chase; J&K in quarters

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Services achieved the second highest successful run-chase in Ranji Trophy history as they overhauled a 376-run target against Odisha.

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Mhatre's maiden ton, Dube blitz fire Mumbai to seven-wicket win over Vidarbha

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India batter Ishan Kishan on Wednesday returned to the Jharkhand Ranji team as its captain, following his controversial pullout last season

Why India's largest stadium failed to draw Test crowd?

Why India's largest stadium failed to draw Test crowd?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

This was no Ranji clash, but a marquee Test opener-an international match that deserved a full house-yet Ahmedabad's 132,000-capacity stadium looked eerily empty.

Suryakumar, Dube in Mumbai squad for Ranji quarters

Suryakumar, Dube in Mumbai squad for Ranji quarters

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur will also be aiming to continue his dream run for Mumbai so far.