'The Pakistani team visited India in 2005-2006, and there was a grand dinner. He urged me to get on stage and speak on behalf of the Punjab Cricket Association!' 'Imagine, a coach from Pakistan speaking on behalf of the PCA!'
An unbeaten 67 by Pankaj Dharmani helped Punjab post 220 for six on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai.
The pair enabled Elite 'C' post 273 for 3 in their first innings against Plate 'B' on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy match.
A captain's knock of 144 by veteran Pankaj Dharmani enabled hosts Punjab post 353 in their first innings against Mumbai on the second day of Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match.
Punjab were 278 for 5 on the first day of the Ranji Trophy match against Maharashtra.
Punjab were 221 for 7 in reply to Uttar Pradesh's first innings total of 269, on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match.
Former India cricketer Pankaj Dharmani, who had captained Punjab in Ranji Trophy for the last five seasons has announced his retirement from first class cricket, on Thursday.
Punjab scored 173 for three in reply to Andhra Pradesh's 334 on the second day of their Ranji Trophy match.
Maharashtra, replying to Punjab's total of 550, were 50 for 1 by close on day 2 in the Ranji Trophy match.
Punjab took a 39-run first innings lead over UP in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.
Uday Kaul (144) and skipper Pankaj Dharmani (94) forged a 181-runs fourth wicket stand to help hosts Punjab take crucial 38-run lead against Andhra Pradesh at stumps on the third day of their Ranji Trophy match.
Punjab skipper Pankaj Dharmani's gritty century could not prevent Railways from taking the first innings lead on day 3 in the Ranji Trophy final.
Pankaj Dharmani played the sheet anchor's role to perfection and guided Punjab to a tense three-wicket victory over holders Mumbai.
The dashing batsman put Punjab in a strong position on the second day of their 'Elite' Group A Ranji Trophy match against Delhi.
Bengal restricted Punjab at 210 runs for seven on the first day of the Ranji Trophy Super division match.
Riding on a 103-run second wicket partnership between Ravi Inder Singh (58) and Uday T Kaul (62), Punjab salvaged a draw against Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy Super League group A match in Chandigarh.
Facing a deficit of 195 runs, Punjab were in deep trouble after losing two wickets for 34 runs in the second innings on the penultimate day of the Ranji Trophy match.
Suresh Raina scored a brilliant 127 as Uttar Pradesh posted 242 for 5 on day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match against Punjab.
Chasing 136 for victory, Hyderabad made heavy weather of the target in the Ranji Trophy match.
Paceman Gagandeep Singh claimed four wickets as Punjab dismissed Bengal for 156 runs. In reply, Punjab were 75 for three.
Punjab were 323 for eight, still needing 47 more runs to surpass the Baroda first innings total on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'A' cricket match.
Punjab gained two points as their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B league match against Andhra ended in a draw.
Punjab bowled out Haryana for 232 in the first innings of the Ranji trophy match.
Plate 'B' were 76 without loss at close of Day 2 in the Duleep Trophy match.
After being restricted to 355, Railways reduced Punjab to 159 for four by close of play on day two.
Punjab raced away to 370 in the second innings after taking a 20-run first innings lead against Baroda.
After amassing 422 in their first innings, Punjab had Assam tottering on 113 for 3 on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match.
The opener's century helped Punjab reach 279 for three on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match against Assam.
Punjab speedsters Gagandeep Singh and Vaneet Sharma picked five wickets each in the 'Elite' Ranji Trophy match.
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