Virat Kohli and Sanjay Bangar file photo (Credit: X) MUMBAI: Ahead of his long-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after more than 12 years, star bat Virat Kohli, currently struggling for form, resumed his training when he had a special nets session under the guidance of former India allrounder Sanjay Bangar at a ground in Bandra in…
Shubman Gill (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: India batter Shubman Gill reflected on his recent struggles in red-ball cricket following his composed second-innings century for Punjab against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy. While his 102-run effort showcased his undeniable talent, it came in a heavy defeat as Karnataka triumphed by an innings and 207 runs….
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif criticised the decision to target Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli over their red-ball form, suggesting that they are being forced to play domestic cricket ahead of important white-ball fixtures.Rohit, the India Test and ODI captain, appeared for Mumbai in their Ranji…
Cheteshwar Pujara with wife Puja Pabari. (Pic credit: Puja’s Insta post) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara turned 37 on Saturday, and his wife, Puja Pabari, marked the occasion with a heartwarming tribute on social media. Sharing a photo on Instagram, Puja expressed her deep admiration and love for her husband, writing, “To my…
Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane (Video grab) NEW DELHI: A rare incident on Friday during the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match between Mumbai and Jammu & Kashmir at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) ground in Mumbai raised more eyebrows on the umpiring standards in domestic cricket. In an unusual sequence of events on Day 2,…
Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer among the Indian superstars in the Ranji Trophy on Friday, taking 12 wickets for Saurashtra. In contrast, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant struggled to make an impact for their respective teams.Jadeja’s impressive haul of 5/66 in the first innings was followed by an even better 7/38 in the second…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma, after a disappointing first-innings score of just 3, rediscovered his aggressive intent in the second innings of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy clash against Jammu and Kashmir at the BKC Ground. However, his entertaining knock was cut short by J&K pacer Yudhvir Singh Charak.The 37-year-old batter, who…
Rohit Sharma’s future as a red-ball batter is up in the air. (Getty Images) After 10-year wait, India skipper’s first Ranji outing lasts a mere 19 ballsMUMBAI: Things seem to be going from bad to worse for Rohit Sharma, whose poor form must be of serious concern to the Ajit-Agarkar-headed national selection committee, which has…
From left, file photos of Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) Ranji Trophy‘s 2024-25 season resumed in the new year on Thursday and marked the return of some of Indian cricket’s iconic names to the country’s elite first-class competition.Leading that list was India’s ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma, who is going…
File photo of Ravindra Jadeja (BCCI Photo) India’s star players made their return to elite domestic first-class competition, the Ranji Trophy, on Thursday; and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja marked his comeback with a five-wicket show for Saurashtra against Delhi in Rajkot.After Delhi won the toss and opted to bat at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Jadeja ran…
