India internationals KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna have been named in Karnataka's squad for their Ranji Trophy season opener against Andhra. Rahul is expected to play to prepare for the New Zealand Test tour, while Prasidh's participation is uncertain due to injury. The squad, led by Ravichandran Smaran, also sees a new coaching staff and a new sponsorship deal for Karnataka teams.
Manvanth Kumar's brilliant maiden first-class hundred, a composed 135 off 214 balls, enabled Karnataka to post 342 all out before their bowlers rattled Saurashtra's top-order, reducing them to 164 for four at stumps on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group B match.
Punjab secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over Chhattisgarh in their Group B Ranji Trophy clash in Mullanpur. Led by three-wicket hauls from spinners Harjas Singh and Emanjot Singh Chahal, Punjab first posted a massive 456, then bowled out Chhattisgarh twice, enforcing a follow-on. Despite a spirited second innings resistance from Chhattisgarh, Punjab comfortably chased a modest target of 86 runs. The article also briefly mentions other Ranji Trophy matches.
India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will miss Punjab's opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam. While the official reason for his absence is not stated, he is expected to feature in the team's second game against Chhattisgarh. This aligns with the national selection committee's directive for international players to participate in domestic cricket.
The second round of the Ranji Trophy will see India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill return to action for Punjab, while Mumbai will be without key players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ayush Mhatre due to India A duties and injury, respectively, setting the stage for crucial encounters across the country.
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra in their opening Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh, with Jaydev Unadkat retaining captaincy, as the team aims for a strong start to the 2026-27 season.
Mohammed Shami claimed a four-wicket haul and Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten half-century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were dismissed cheaply for a duck and four runs respectively on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season.
Andhra, Saurashtra, and Punjab secured three points each in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B matches after earning first-innings leads, despite the games ending in draws. Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Assam settled for one point each. Karun Nair's unbeaten 155 for Karnataka was a highlight, while Ravindra Jadeja was Player of the Match for Saurashtra.
Hyderabad secured an innings and 40-run victory over Tripura on the third day of their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Elite Group B match. Pacers Tanay Thyagarajan and Mohammad Siraj led the bowling attack, bundling out Tripura for 120 in their second innings. Hyderabad earned seven points from the match, including a bonus point.
The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season is set to begin on Sunday, featuring several prominent India cricketers like KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Their participation aims to provide valuable red-ball practice and fine-tune skills, while also offering a platform for players like Mohammed Shami to impress selectors. The tournament will also highlight emerging young talents from various states.
K L Rahul was on Monday named in the Karnataka squad to face table-toppers Haryana in their final league match of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C.
Karnataka's bowlers Prasidh Krishna, Vidwath Kaverappa, and Shreyas Gopal dismantled Mumbai's batting lineup, while Mayank Agarwal's half-century put Karnataka in a commanding position on the first day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match.
Karnataka secured their spot in the Ranji Trophy final after 11 years, progressing due to a first-innings lead in their drawn semi-final against Uttarakhand.
KL Rahul's half-century helped Karnataka gain an advantage over Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match. Karnataka is chasing a target of 325 runs.
Jammu and Kashmir celebrated their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after defeating Karnataka in the final, marking a historic moment for cricket in the Union Territory.
Former India pacer R Vinay Kumar said the enviable batting riches in their line-up will give Karnataka a huge upper hand over maiden entrants Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy final.
The Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir will be held at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, Hubballi, starting February 24.
Karnataka skipper Devdutt Padikkal expresses confidence in his team's batting lineup ahead of the Ranji Trophy final against Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra emphasizes his team's determination and simple approach.
Karnataka dominates Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy semifinal, building a massive lead and securing a likely spot in the final against Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy on the first innings lead after drawing the final against Karnataka.
Mumbai, Karnataka brace for 'mini India' showdown in marquee Ranji QF match
Jammu and Kashmir scripted an extraordinary tale of resilience in Indian domestic cricket to claim their maiden Ranji Trophy title by out-batting traditional heavyweights Karnataka in the final in Hubbali on Saturday.
Jammu and Kashmir take on eight-time champions Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final. KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka's charge as Auqib Nabi spearheads J&K's bowling attack.
The Ranji Trophy 2026 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be played in Hubballi instead of Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium due to ongoing safety and infrastructure upgrades, KSCA confirmed.
Padikkal replaces Agarwal as Karnataka skipper; Injured Karun to miss Punjab game
Karnataka ended the Ranji Trophy season with a draw against Haryana in their Elite Group C match in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Rahul, Padikkal power Karnataka to 355/2 with big hundreds
ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Indian cricket legends celebrate Jammu and Kashmir's first-ever Ranji Trophy title, highlighting its significance for inspiring future generations in the region.
Skipper Devdutt Padikkal led from the front with a maiden double hundred in first-class cricket as a dominant Karnataka posted an imposing 689 for six, compounding Uttarakhand's misery in their Ranji Trophy semifinal, in Lucknow, on Monday.
Political parties and residents in Jammu and Kashmir celebrate the Union territory's Ranji team's first-ever title win, praising the team's resilience and unity.
Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal praised Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi for his exceptional bowling throughout the Ranji Trophy season, while acknowledging his team's failure to perform in the final.
ICC chairman Jay Shah praised Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy victory, attributing it to sustained investment in cricket infrastructure in the region.
K L Rahul struck a fine century as Karnataka outclassed Mumbai by four wickets in the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy, in Mumbai, on Monday.
All eyes will be on Shubman Gill when Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday after India's Test and ODI captain decided against taking a break and opting to turn up for Punjab against Saurashtra in a key Group B clash in Rajkot.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team following its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.
Pace spearhead Auqib Nabi was the standout performer for Jammu and Kashmir but the triumphant Ranji Trophy campaign was a team effort.
Leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari has been fast-tracked into the India A team for the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A later this month.
Mumbai recovered from a batting collapse to take a 136-run lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.
Auqib Nabi, Jammu and Kashmir's key bowler, is focused on performing well in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka, aiming to leverage his adaptive skills and contribute to his team's success.
Auqib Nabi's journey from a small village in Baramulla to becoming a key player in Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy victory is a story of perseverance and dedication.
