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Ranji Trophy: KL Rahul's fifty hands Karnataka edge over Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: KL Rahul's fifty hands Karnataka edge over Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

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.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Mumbai recovered from a batting collapse to take a 136-run lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj returned 17-3-56-4 to help Hyderabad bowl Chhattisgarh out for 283 on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy contest, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

In-form Sarfaraz notches up his 17th first-class century

In-form Sarfaraz notches up his 17th first-class century

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz Khan and Siddhesh Lad compiled superlative hundreds to power table-toppers Mumbai to a commanding 332 for 4 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against hosts Hyderabad on Thursday.

Thakur to lead Mum; Sarfaraz, Rahane in Ranji squad

Thakur to lead Mum; Sarfaraz, Rahane in Ranji squad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Musheer Khan, who had missed majority of the last domestic season 2024-25 after a car accident, finds his place back in the 16-member squad.

Ranji Trophy: Dominant Mumbai, J&K complete easy wins

Ranji Trophy: Dominant Mumbai, J&K complete easy wins

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Abid Mushtaq took seven wickets as Jammu and Kashmir trounced Hyderabad by 281 runs in Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match, in Jammu, on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Shardul Thakur to lead Mumbai in Ranji Trophy

Shardul Thakur to lead Mumbai in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

International Shardul Thakur will lead Mumbai in the 2025-26 edition of Ranji Trophy, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced while unveiling the list of probables for the prestigious tournament.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka, Maharashtra register innings wins to go 1-2 in Group B of Ranji Tropphy.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Opener Musheer Khan (112) and veteran Siddhesh Lad (100 not out) hit centuries to rally Mumbai to 289/5 on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Himachal Pradesh.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.

Mayawati sacks nephew, rules out naming successor in her lifetime

Mayawati sacks nephew, rules out naming successor in her lifetime

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

BSP chief Mayawati removed her nephew Akash Anand from all party posts and said that she will not name her successor till she is alive. In a slew of other significant changes in the BSP leadership announced at a high-level meeting of the party's office-bearers from across the country, Mayawati appointed her brother Anand Kumar and Ramji Gautam as national coordinators. Mayawati also criticized the budgets of both the central and Uttar Pradesh governments, saying they were "unrealistic" and detached from ground realities.

One more chance: Mayawati forgives, reinstates nephew Akash in BSP

One more chance: Mayawati forgives, reinstates nephew Akash in BSP

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

BSP supremo Mayawati has given her nephew Akash Anand "one more chance" to work for the party, hours after he issued a public apology for his actions. Mayawati said she is healthy and will not announce any successor. Akash's father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, will not be taken back into the party for his "unforgivable" acts.

Day after removing him from party posts, Mayawati expels nephew

Day after removing him from party posts, Mayawati expels nephew

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday said she has expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the party 'in the interest' of the party.

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.

Ranji Trophy: Rekhade stuns Mumbai to put Vidarbha in box seat

Ranji Trophy: Rekhade stuns Mumbai to put Vidarbha in box seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Mumbai were steady at 113 for two at one stage but Rekhade, playing only his second First-Class match, ripped open the Ranji champions' batting line-up, first with an innocuous delivery which claimed the prized scalp of Ajinkya Rahane in the 41st over.

Mayawati declares nephew Akash as her heir again, reverses previous decision

Mayawati declares nephew Akash as her heir again, reverses previous decision

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Mayawati, a former Uttar Pradesh chief minister, said she is hopeful her nephew will emerge as a "mature" leader.

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'She feels it will send her to jail.'

Mumbai get Jaiswal boost for Ranji Trophy semis

Mumbai get Jaiswal boost for Ranji Trophy semis

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Jaiswal, who made his ODI debut against England, scoring 15 in Nagpur last week and was at Ahmedabad with the Indian team for the third and final match, will join the Mumbai team in Nagpur on Friday.

Mumbai in trouble! Title hopes hang by a thread

Mumbai in trouble! Title hopes hang by a thread

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Defending champions Mumbai announced their 16-member squad sans India stars Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer to take on Meghalaya in their must-win Ranji Trophy Elite Group A

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.

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.

Vidarbha outclass Mumbai to enter Ranji Trophy final

Vidarbha outclass Mumbai to enter Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Harsh Dubey picked up five wickets as Vidarbha outclassed Mumbai by 80 runs to enter the Ranji Trophy final, in Nagpur, on Friday.

Ranji semis: Danish Malewar rescues Vidarbha vs Mumbai

Ranji semis: Danish Malewar rescues Vidarbha vs Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Danish Malewar's gritty 79 and opener Dhruv Shorey's attractive 74 helped Vidarbha reach 308 for 5 against defending champions Mumbai on the first day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final.

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.

Mayawati sacks nephew Akash as party co-ordinator, heir

Mayawati sacks nephew Akash as party co-ordinator, heir

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Announcing it on X, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said she has taken the decision in the interest of the party and the movement and till the time Anand gains "full maturity".

Ranji Trophy: SKY, Rahane, Shardul put Mumbai in command

Ranji Trophy: SKY, Rahane, Shardul put Mumbai in command

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Suryakumar Yadav and Ajinkya Rahane's half-centuries powered Mumbai to 278/4 at stumps on Day 3, a commanding lead of 292 runs.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Why BSP Wants To Go Solo In Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Why BSP Wants To Go Solo In Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The BSP has not entered into any alliances and has also been keen to shed the tag of being a 'B-team' of the BJP.

UP Bypolls: Yogi Wants To Prove A Point

UP Bypolls: Yogi Wants To Prove A Point

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The BJP is leaning on Yogi's 'batenge to katenge' theme to weave a unifying narrative that transcends caste and communal lines.

Mayawati declares nephew as her political heir

Mayawati declares nephew as her political heir

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday declared her nephew Akash Anand as her 'uttaradhikari (heir)', a party office-bearer said.

'BSP Is Not Somebody's Private Property'

'BSP Is Not Somebody's Private Property'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Mayawatiji no more controls the bahujan vote in UP.' 'In this election more than 40 per cent of the BSP's core voters blessed the SP without the SP even asking for it.'

BSP Beyond Behenji

BSP Beyond Behenji

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'It is an existential crisis. We cannot recover lost ground through social media. We need to forge alliances and reshape our ideological contours.'

No tie-up with any party before LS poll, but...: Mayawati

No tie-up with any party before LS poll, but...: Mayawati

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The party would consider aligning with any party after assessing the post-poll situation, she said.

'Dalit Women Set The Agenda Of This Election'

'Dalit Women Set The Agenda Of This Election'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'They were very vocal on the defence of the Constitution, reservation, SC/ST Act and democratic rights.'

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP had registered a one-sided victory on all the 17 SC-reserved seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But in 2019, out of these 17 seats, it lost Nagina and Lalganj seats to the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Mayawati appoints brother, nephew to key party posts

Mayawati appoints brother, nephew to key party posts

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

The BSP chief's brother Anand Kumar has been appointed as the party's national vice president and her nephew Akash Anand as its national coordinator.

The rise of a nephew in Mayawati's BSP

The rise of a nephew in Mayawati's BSP

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The journey for 24-year-old Akash Anand would be much tougher, because dynastic succession goes against the grain of Dalit politics that B R Ambedkar founded.

Mayawati announces nephew's entry to 'BSP movement'

Mayawati announces nephew's entry to 'BSP movement'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'I will make Akash join the BSP movement and give him a chance to learn,' she said in a statement.