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Why India is Wearing Black Armbands

Why India is Wearing Black Armbands

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Team India donned black armbands during their Champions Trophy semi-final clash on Tuesday, paying heartfelt respect to the late Padmakar Shivalkar

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab beat Odisha by innings and 48 runs

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab beat Odisha by innings and 48 runs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches.

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

Unadkat Reveals Pujara's Fun Side: FIFA Battles, Silly Fights

Unadkat Reveals Pujara's Fun Side: FIFA Battles, Silly Fights

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement from Indian cricket on Sunday prompted an outpouring of tributes, none more heartfelt than Jaydev Unadkat's.

No trophy for Ranji champions

No trophy for Ranji champions

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab pressing for innings win against Odisha

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab pressing for innings win against Odisha

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Punjab rode on a solid batting display to post a massive 560 for 6 declared before reducing Odisha to 110 for 2 in their second innings on Day 3, in their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Mohali on Tuesday.

Ranji final: Ton-up Malewar leads Vidarbha fightback on Day 1

Ranji final: Ton-up Malewar leads Vidarbha fightback on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Malewar made the most of his recent form having notched up scores of 75 and 79 in the knockout games.

Controversy hits Ranji! J&K accuse Baroda of pitch tampering

Controversy hits Ranji! J&K accuse Baroda of pitch tampering

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Jammu and Kashmir alleged that the pitch was tampered with overnight to favor Baroda in their ongoing Ranji Trophy clash.

Revenge! Vidarbha's monsoon training shocks rivals

Revenge! Vidarbha's monsoon training shocks rivals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Vidarbha, led by Akshay Wadkar, captured their third Ranji Trophy title, defeating Kerala in the final.

7200+ runs & 21 tons: Saurashtra star bids farewell

7200+ runs & 21 tons: Saurashtra star bids farewell

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Saurashtra batting stalwart Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after 15-year career

Defending champions Karnataka knocked out of Ranji Trophy

Defending champions Karnataka knocked out of Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Defending champions Karnataka crashed out in the group stages of the Ranji Trophy after losing to Maharashtra by 53 runs in their final league encounter, in Pune, on Friday.

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.

Fans Flock To Stadium At 5 AM For Kohli

Fans Flock To Stadium At 5 AM For Kohli

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Thousands of fans poured in from as early as 5 am to witness Virat Kohli's long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy.

Ranji Trophy semis: Nair ton ensures first innings lead for Karnataka

Ranji Trophy semis: Nair ton ensures first innings lead for Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

A summary of Ranji Trophy semi-finals played at Kolkata and Pune on Monday

Why Is Gavaskar In Kasaragod?

Why Is Gavaskar In Kasaragod?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Kasaragod Municipal Stadium Road will now be known as Sunil Gavaskar Municipal Stadium Road.

Back home from England, Gill set for domestic grind!

Back home from England, Gill set for domestic grind!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Test skipper Shubman Gill was on Thursday named captain of the North Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, beginning August 28, less than three weeks after he led a young Indian side to a thrilling 2-2 draw against England in a gruelling five-Test series.

There is still cricket left in me: Rahane

There is still cricket left in me: Rahane

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Ajinkya Rahane, who last played a Test in July 2023, expressed his unwavering love for Test cricket and his strong desire to return to the Indian team.

Hardik Catches Up With 'Favourite Boys'

Hardik Catches Up With 'Favourite Boys'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The India all-rounder is content to spend time with son Agastya and nephew Kavir.

Karun Nair Hit In Nets! Will He Play 1st Test?

Karun Nair Hit In Nets! Will He Play 1st Test?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

the 33 year old soon resumed batting and shared a light moment with the support staff, pointing to the spot where he was hit, thereby allaying any serious injury concerns.

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who played in the fifth and final Test at The Oval against England in their last assignment, has been named Iyer's deputy.

Car drives onto pitch during Ranji Trophy game at Airforce ground

Car drives onto pitch during Ranji Trophy game at Airforce ground

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

In a bizarre incident, a man drove his car onto the pitch during the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh at the Airforce ground in Palam, New Delhi, a major security breach which left both the players and officials dumbfounded.

A Cricket Legend Turns 80

A Cricket Legend Turns 80

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Has there existed another cricketer who has been hailed as a spinner, fielder, captain, umpire, selector, and above all, a consummate team man, asks K R Nayar.

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

Prithvi Shaw bids goodbye to Mumbai, wants fresh start

Prithvi Shaw bids goodbye to Mumbai, wants fresh start

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Shaw has been out of reckoning from the red ball set-up for some time but has played white ball cricket. However, his off-field disciplinary issues have grabbed more air time than his on-field performances.

Kohli's homecoming: Delhi aim to end on a high!

Kohli's homecoming: Delhi aim to end on a high!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

This will be Virat Kohli's first Ranji Trophy match in 12 years.

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka eye four wickets, Mumbai need 168 runs

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka eye four wickets, Mumbai need 168 runs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Defending champions Karnataka need just four wickets to book their second consecutive berth in the final of the Ranji Trophy as Mumbai are struggling at 277 for six in their second innings at stumps on the third day in Bengaluru.

'Love The Way Surya Leads The Team'

'Love The Way Surya Leads The Team'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'He never lets his own form affect his leadership.'

Ranji Trophy: Hooda rallies Baroda after Karnataka pacers strike

Ranji Trophy: Hooda rallies Baroda after Karnataka pacers strike

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

A summary of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy league matches at various venues across the country.

I'm always in contention: Shardul eyes India comeback

I'm always in contention: Shardul eyes India comeback

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Shardul Thakur remains optimistic about his India chances following yet another stellar performance for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.

Why Do Ashwin, Dhoni Rate Anshul Kamboj Highly?

Why Do Ashwin, Dhoni Rate Anshul Kamboj Highly?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

'Kamboj, Bumrah, Siraj -- that's a serious bowling attack.'

Ranji winner Dhawal Kulkarni named Mumbai's bowling mentor

Ranji winner Dhawal Kulkarni named Mumbai's bowling mentor

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Meanwhile, the MCA's apex council decided to felicitate legendary batter and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on his 75th birthday on July 10.

Vidarbha crush Rest of India to win Irani Cup by 93

Vidarbha crush Rest of India to win Irani Cup by 93

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Yash Dhull smashed his way to 92 but Vidarbha bowling unit proved too good for Rest of India as they comfortably won the Irani Cup by 93 runs in Nagpur on Sunday.

Is The Military Giving Up On Cricket?

Is The Military Giving Up On Cricket?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In the absence of the Army, the BCCI may not consider a depleted Services side worthy of participation at the national level, notes Air Marshal Pramod Vasant Athawale (retd).

Ranji Trophy final: Gujarat bowl out Mumbai for 228 despite Shaw's 71

Ranji Trophy final: Gujarat bowl out Mumbai for 228 despite Shaw's 71

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Gujarat batsmen have hogged the limelight for the entire season but their unheralded bowling line-up, sans India stars Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, came to the party by dismissing defending champions Mumbai for a paltry 228 on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final, in Indore on Tuesday.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Mumbai sniff semi-final berth

Ranji Trophy round-up: Mumbai sniff semi-final berth

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

A summary of the fourth day's play in the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

'Sahi track pe aa ja, jaise pehle tha': Sachin to Shaw

'Sahi track pe aa ja, jaise pehle tha': Sachin to Shaw

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Rumours swirled about his off-field distractions and poor company, something Shaw himself acknowledged in a candid interview

Konstas slams century as Australia A dominate Day 1

Konstas slams century as Australia A dominate Day 1

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Opener Sam Konstas smashed a century to lead Australia's superb showing with the bat on the rain-hit Day 1 of the first unofficial Test match against India A.

'Easwaran Is Ready For Test Cricket'

'Easwaran Is Ready For Test Cricket'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'You can only break through the doors or force the selectors to pick you for the Indian team by scoring runs consistently in domestic cricket and that is what he has done in the last so many years.'

How Bangar is helping Kohli redefine his game

How Bangar is helping Kohli redefine his game

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli, struggling for form, will be playing in Delhi's last league game against Railways at the Kotla from January 30.

Shami set to join Team India in Australia?

Shami set to join Team India in Australia?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami has made a stunning return to competitive cricket after a year-long injury layoff, excelling for Bengal in their Ranji Trophy victory against Madhya Pradesh. Shami's impressive performance included seven wickets across two innings and a quickfire 37 with the bat, helping Bengal secure a narrow 11-run win.