India women's head coach Amol Muzumdar exhorted the side to push behind the 'hurt' of the T20 World Cup and regroup for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand
Amol Muzumdar on Saturday became the highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy history after his fluent century against Himachal Pradesh helped Andhra finish Day 1 on a strong 331 for seven.
Amol Muzumdar has been appointed captain of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team for the 2006-07 season.
Amol Muzumdar scored his 19th Ranji Trophy century as Mumbai scored 232 for 4 on day one against Railways.
Mumbai were 305 for 3 in the first innings on day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match against Andhra.
A summary of the Group C matches in the Ranji Trophy.
The right-hander scored 105 as Mumbai, replying to Bengal's 171, scored 244 in the first innings on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match.
India captain Rohit Sharma has spoken about his journey from being a young player who would stand outside the Wankhede Stadium to catch a glimpse of Mumbai Ranji Trophy stars, to having a stand named after him at the iconic venue.
The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for long but the Indian captain feels that her team has ticked all the boxes in its bid to cross the line in the Women's T20 World Cup beginning in the UAE from October 3.
The 33-year-old from Uttar Pradesh emphasised the need for India to focus on bowling all-rounders.
Half centuries by Wasim Jaffer and Amol Muzumdar helped Mumbai take a 18-run first innings lead over Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy match.
A consistent performer in domestic circuit who could never make the cut for the Indian team, Amol Muzumdar on Friday, became the highest run-getter in the Ranji Trophy in a Plate Division match in Guwahati.
"We had a disappointing season... Simple," said Mumbai captain Amol Muzumdar as he started explaining his team's exit from the Ranji Trophy.
'It's the confidence they carry because England is a strong side. They (India) just got a taste of what Test cricket is all about.'
Despite having given his all for Mumbai, Amol Muzumdar was shocked that no one from the Mumbai Cricket Association asked him reconsider his decision to play for Assam this season.
The middle-order batsman slammed a patient 131 off 206 balls even as champions Mumbai took a huge 235-run first innings lead over Gujarat.
Laxman detailed how the women cricketers went about their preparation for the big event.
With the Indian women's team lacking enough red-ball exposure, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said her young teammates are picking the brains of new head coach Amol Muzumdar.
India will have to regroup quickly and iron out the imbalances in team combination when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in a crucial second group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's form with the bat will be in focus as the Indian Women's team looks to salvage pride in the third and final ODI in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Ajit Agarkar was linked to the chief selector's post in the past as well, but this time, he is likely to get the high pressure job.
Madhya Pradesh opener Ajay Rohera slammed the highest first-class score on debut, an unbeaten 267 against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.
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'We were up to the mark in three departments'
India wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh on Friday said playing as per merit of the ball and being judicious helped the hosts gain advantage over Australia in the ongoing one-off Test in Mumbai.
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'In cricket and in life, the graph always goes up and down and it's never going to always go up. So it's a just a matter of time that I middle those balls and get those big runs again. But right now, I want to ensure that my team is doing fine and is enjoying its game.'
'Australia will be a different proposition... the pitches will be completely different than England.'
A round-up of the second day's play of the Ranji Trophy Super League matches on Friday.
A summary of the second day's play in the Elite division matches of the Ranji Trophy.
Mumbai dashed Delhi's hopes of making it to the semi-finals by taking 206-run first innings lead as the match ended in a draw.
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Riding on skipper Amol Muzumdar's 90, Mumbai scored 324 for nine against Himachal Pradesh on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match in Dharamsala on Monday.
Prithvi Shaw lived up to expectations with a classy century on his Test debut but the teenage sensation must tighten up his technique for tougher challenges away from home, believe former players.
A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.
Mumbai, replying to Rajasthan's paltry first innings total of 155, ended the day at 464 for 8, in the Ranji Trophy match.
Mumbai still trail Punjab by 81 runs in the first innings, on day 3 of the Ranji Trophy match.
Tamil Nadu were 163 for three in their second innings at close on the fourth day, needing another 156 runs to avoid an innings defeat in the Ranji Trophy final.
