Ranji Trophy

A first in 64 years: J&K seal historic Ranji Trophy win over Delhi

For Delhi, the defeat reflected a deeper crisis within the team setup. Coached by Sarandeep Singh, Delhi now languishes at sixth position in Group D with only seven points after four matches.

Mumbai register innings and 120-run win over Himachal in Ranji Trophy

Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani returned a five-wicket haul as a dominant Mumbai crushed Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 120 runs to notch up an outright win on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D contest here Monday. After putting on board 446 in the first innings, Mumbai ran through a frail Himachal Pradesh batting line-up twice in as many days on a dusty BKC Ground track to record a comprehensive victory, their second of the season. Himachal, bundled out for 187 in a poor first-innings show on a placid wicket earlier on day three, showed no significant improvement in the second, making 139 in which only Pukhraj Mann (65 off 109 balls, 9x4s) provided some resistance. Resuming at a precarious 94 for 7 in the first innings, a brisk half-century from number 10 Vaibhav Arora (51 off 61 balls, 7x4s, 4x6s) gave HP some much-needed impetus, even as Nikhil Gangta (64 not out, 134 balls, 8x4s) held the other end strongly. Arora used the long handle to a good effect and ...

Here's why Shami is not getting India call-up despite playing Ranji Trophy

Mohammed Shami may have already bowled 93 overs in the ongoing Ranji Trophy but it is unlikely that one of India's finest pacers will be seen donning the whites again and his chances of wearing the ODI blues also look bleak. The 35-year-old last played for India in the Champions Trophy in March but since then, he hasn't been picked in any format. He had endured a lengthy layoff from the game after the heel injury in 2023 which required surgery after the World Cup. At this point, the direction in which Indian cricket is moving, it is unlikely that Shami will be adding more games to the 197 internationals that he has played across three formats. He has fallen off the radar in both Test and T20I cricket where Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep have rapidly gone up the ladder. The only format seemingly left for him is ODI. But given that the next one-day World Cup is in 2027, it wouldn't be particularly prudent to travel with a 37-year-old with a history of career-threatening injuries, ...

Akash Choudhary hits six sixes in an over, breaks FC record for fastest 50

Choudhary's astonishing display places him in elite company alongside West Indies great Sir Garry Sobers, who first achieved the milestone in 1968, and India's Ravi Shastri, who matched it in 1984

Ranji Trophy: Auqib Nabi's fifer floors Delhi as J&K seize early advantage

J&K pacer Auqib Nabi, who had already taken 19 wickets this season before this match, has now added five more to his tally with figures of 16-5-35-5.

Shami focused on maintaining fitness to remain available for Indian duty

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday said he is "fit" and "ready" for an India comeback, having backed up his desire to return with exceptional performances in the season's first two Ranji Trophy matches. The Bengal speedster has made a strong claim for international comeback with a fiery spell that saw him take a match haul of eight wickets and propel his team to a 141-run win over Gujarat at the Eden Gardens. "A lot of hard work is there and I believe luck too plays a part. Every person wants to play for the country. So, I am ready for that (again)," Shami told reporters after his five-wicket haul in Gujarat's second innings. "My motivation is to stay fit and be available for the Indian team at all times. In the ground, I will continue to perform and the rest is on the selectors' hands." He added, "It's a relief. Mentally, physically, it feels very good, because, you are coming back from such a difficult time (injury), and you stay on the ground after that. "After that, all th

4-day match ends in just 540 balls: check 5 shortest Ranji games here

The Ranji Trophy 2025 fixture between Assam and Services turned into a two-day spectacle at Guwahati, as Services clinched an eight-wicket win after both teams suffered dramatic batting collapses

Prithvi Shaw smashes third-fastest First-Class double ton by an Indian

The Mumbai-born batter switched allegiances to Maharashtra earlier this year after obtaining a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association in June

Ranji Trophy 2025 Round 2: Full schedule, live match time (IST), streaming

The live telecast of Ranji Trophy 2025 Round 2 matches will be available on Star Sports Network in India

Ranji Trophy: Delhi face call between Priyansh Arya and Arpit Rana again

A confident Delhi will be aiming to log full points against Himachal Pradesh even as the debate continues on whether head coach Sarandeep Singh would pick the talented Priyansh Arya in the playing XI for the Ranji Trophy group D game starting Saturday. In Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA), strange things have happened since time immemorial and making a current India A cricketer, who has scored a century in his last competitive game versus Australia A, warm the bench could be the latest addition to their hall of shame. Both Delhi and HP got three points from their opening fixture and Kotla isn't known for hosting Ranji games in October. Hence the flat and slow deck, that is expected to be on offer, promises to be a run-feast just like the hosts' opening match in Hyderabad where Sanat Sangwan and debutant Ayush Doseja scored double hundreds. Delhi will go into the match as favourites as Himachal Pradesh isn't a formidable opposition although they have IPL player Mayank ...

Shardul Thakur backs Mumbai teammate Sarfaraz Khan amid India A snub

Speaking to the media ahead of Mumbai's second Ranji Trophy fixture, Thakur said selectors generally use India A matches to prepare young talents for international cricket

Stay longer, score freely: Ishan Kishan reveals Ranji Trophy 2025-26 goals

Kishan's preparation for the Ranji season included a short county stint with Nottinghamshire, where he scored 77 and 87 in two innings

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 schedule, key players to watch out, live streaming

With 138 matches scheduled and 32 teams in the fray, including six competing in the Plate division, here's a complete breakdown of the season ahead.

Ranji 2025-26: Pant returns, rising stars emerge, veterans eye revival

The possibility of Rishabh Pant's return to action, an array of new stars on the horizon and a clutch of veterans' battle for relevance will provide much-needed context to the 91st edition of the Ranji Trophy, beginning across the country on Wednesday. Pant's possible appearance in the second round is the highlight of Ranji Trophy's first phase, which otherwise lacks any immediate purpose in the larger scheme of things because of India's long Test winter after the home series against South Africa next month. Pant is out of action since a Chris Woakes delivery fractured his toe at Manchester in July, and his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence is on the right track. The wicketkeeper batter's name is missing from Delhi's jumbo squad of 24 players for the opening round match against Hyderabad. But if the CoE green lights his return then the left-hander can either play the second round (vs Himachal Pradesh from October 25) or the third round (vs Puducherry from November 1).

Ranji Trophy: 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi named Bihar's vice-captain

On the India Under-19 tour of Australia, he lit up Brisbane with a 78-ball century in the first four-day match and finished as the second-highest run-scorer of the series

Pant poised for Ranji Trophy Round 2 comeback after 3-month injury absence

Pant will undergo a comprehensive fitness evaluation at the National Cricket Academy's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru

Rahane resigns Mumbai captaincy just before new Ranji Trophy 2025 campaign

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday stepped down from his position as Mumbai captain ahead of the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, saying it is the right time to groom a new leader. The 37-year-old, who has amassed 14000 runs in 201 first-class matches, however, will continue to play as a batter in the team. The Ranji season begins on October 15 and Mumbai will be up against Jammu and Kashmir in their opening game. "Captaining and winning the championships with the Mumbai team has been an absolute honour," Rahane wrote on his 'X' account. "With the new domestic season ahead, I believe it is the right time to groom a new leader, and hence, I have decided not to continue in the captaincy role. "I remain fully committed to giving my best as a player, and will continue my journey with MCA to help us win more trophies, looking forward to the season," he added. Under his captaincy, Mumbai clinched the Ranji Trophy title in the 202324 season with a victory over Vidarbha in the .

BCCI announces major rule changes for domestic cricket tournaments

Ranji Trophy to begin on 15 October; new promotion-relegation rules, tweaked SMAT format among major reforms

How to dismiss Pujara was all we discussed in dressing room: Rohit Sharma

he Saurashtra batter's unshakeable presence at the crease made him a nightmare to bowl to and an immovable object for any opposition

Yashasvi Jaiswal withdraws NOC, wants to play for Mumbai next season

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has requested the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to allow him to remain with the domestic giants, a month after asking for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to switch to Goa. In April, Jaiswal surprised everyone by writing to the MCA to seek its approval for a shock move to Goa. On its part, the MCA too had swiftly approved Jaiswal's request. PTI is in possession of Jaiswal's email to the MCA in which he said he is available to represent Mumbai in the next domestic season. "I the undersigned would request your goodself to consider my request in withdrawing my NOC given to me as I had some family plans in shifting to Goa which for now has been curtailed !," Jaiswal wrote. "So I sincerely request MCA to allow me to play for Mumbai this season! I have not submitted the NOC to BCCI nor to Goa Cricket Association!," he added. Jaiswal, who moved from Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi to Mumbai as a young player and rose through the ranks to make his debut across for