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BCCI domestic season 2026-27 to kick off with Duleep Trophy on August 23

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has revealed the 2026-27 domestic cricket schedule. This season will host 1,788 matches for men and women across various age groups. The Duleep Trophy begins on August 23, 2026. The Ranji Trophy and Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy will use a two-phase format.

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Test cricket still ultimate for me, hunger for India comeback alive: Ajinkya Rahane

NEW DELHI: Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane reaffirmed his love for Test cricket and his hunger for a national comeback after leading Mumbai to the Ranji Trophy semifinals with a stunning century against Haryana. The 36-year-old, who last played a Test for India in July 2023, has been in red-hot…

The Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja credits domestic cricket for maintaining rhythm

CUTTACK: Allrounder Ravindra Jadeja, who came up with another impressive performance in the second ODI against England, believes his recent stint in domestic cricket in the Ranji Trophy helped him get into the right rhythm even for the white-ball 50-over format.

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Karnataka sign off with positives & draw against Haryana in Ranji Trophy

BENGALURU: Brownie points rarely sit well on competitive teams and when Karnataka and Haryana shook hands at the stroke of tea, signaling an end to their final league engagement in the Ranji Trophy, it was an affirmation that Karnataka truly deserved to go deeper in this championship.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: What the three intruders requested Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Three overly excited fans ran into the stadium to touch Virat Kohli's feet on Saturday during the third day of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The Times of India

'Your legacy will continue to inspire generations': Mohammed Shami bids farewell to Wriddhiman Saha

NEW DELHI: Following Wriddhiman Saha's retirement from all forms of cricket, fast bowler Mohammed Shami of India thanked the wicket-keeper batter for making an "indelible mark" on the sport.

The Times of India

From ticket collector to Virat Kohli's nemesis: Himanshu Sangwan is Glenn McGrath's student

NEW DELHI: The anticipation and excitement in the stadium quickly turned to silence as fans began to leave following star batter Virat Kohli's dismissal. Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan became the day's highlight by disrupting Kohli's stumps, spoiling his return to the Ranji Trophy after 13 years.

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'Fantastic for Indian cricket': Former player calls for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue play domestic cricket

NEW DELHI: With all attention on the Ranji Trophy thanks to the presence of superstars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan called for the trend to continue.

The Times of India

KL Rahul back in Ranji Trophy fold after five years

BENGALURU: After a five-year hiatus, top-order batter KL Rahul will return to the Ranji Trophy. The Karnataka batter will feature in his team’s crucial last league engagement against table toppers Haryana at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here from January 30.

The Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja shines with the ball on his Ranji Trophy return

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.

The Times of India

From 10 wickets in an innings to massive IPL deal: CSK sign Haryana's Anshul Kamboj for Rs 3.4 crore

NEW DELHI: Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj made history in the Ranji Trophy by claiming all 10 wickets in an innings during his team’s Round 5 clash against Kerala in Rohtak. His extraordinary spell of 10/49 etched his name in the record books, making him only the third bowler in the…

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha denied a win by Gujarat, take 3 points from drawn match

NAGPUR: In the end, it proved to be so near yet so far for Vidarbha. After slogging through Saturday, the former champions came agonisingly close to extending their winning run in this season of the Ranji Trophy. The last batting pair of Gujarat, though, remained unbeaten for 5.2 overs as…

The Times of India

Watch: History-maker Anshul Kamboj's all 10 wickets in single Ranji Trophy innings

Haryana's 23-year-old right-arm pacer Anshul Kamboj made headlines in India on Friday when he rocked Kerala in the Ranji Trophy game in Lahli, becoming only the third bowler to take all 10 wickets in an innings of a match in the elite domestic first-class tournament.

The Times of India

Who is Anshul Kamboj, Haryana's 10-wicket Ranji Trophy hero

NEW DELHI: Haryana's promising young fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has recently made a notable impact in Indian domestic cricket with an exceptional performance in the Ranji Trophy.

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Mohammed Shami to be green lit for Border-Gavaskar Trophy if...

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami boosted his chances of joining the Australian tour with a strong performance in the Ranji Trophy on Thursday. He took four wickets for Bengal against Madhya Pradesh in Indore.

The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer back to bolster Mumbai's Ranji Trophy bid against Odisha

MUMBAI: In a controversial, yet audacious decision, Mumbai have dropped opener Prithvi Shaw on "fitness grounds" during their ongoing campaign in the Ranji Trophy.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw dropped from Mumbai squad over "fitness"

MUMBAI: In a huge blow to his career, Prithvi Shaw was on Monday dropped by Mumbai's selectors for the team's next Ranji Trophy match against Tripura, which will be played at Agartala from October 26-29 at the MBB Stadium in Agartala.

The Times of India

'I won't pay a single penny...': When Virat Kohli was dropped from Delhi team at 1 AM

NEW DELHI: With Virat Kohli again included in a massive 84-man Delhi Ranji Trophy probables list, it is appropriate time to look back at the premier batsman's association with Delhi cricket.

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The Hindu

Domestic season set for a revamp by the BCCI

BCCI to revamp domestic cricket season with split Ranji Trophy, revamped Duleep Trophy, and new selection processes.

The Times of India

Domestic cricket reforms: BCCI eliminates toss in CK Nayudu Trophy

Mumbai: In an unprecedented move, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, while announcing “the salient features of the Domestic Cricket Calendar for the 2024-25 season,” revealed that the Board has eliminated the toss in the CK Nayudu Trophy (for men's Under-23) matches for the 2024-25 season, with the visiting team now having…

The Times of India

There is no better prize than the Ranji Trophy: Milind Rege

Former Mumbai captain, chief selector, and current cricket advisor savours Mumbai's 42nd Ranji crown

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy Final: Maiden fifer but not much joy for Harsh Dubey

MUMBAI: A five-wicket haul in just his eighth Ranji Trophy match and netting big fish Ajinkya Rahane twice in the game. What more can a 21-year-old ask for! But with Vidarbha down and all but out in the Ranji Trophy final, personal milestones brought little joy for Harsh Dubey.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy final: MCA to launch Wankhede Stadium’s ‘half-century’ celebrations

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association is planning to launch the Wankhede Stadium’s ‘Golden Jubilee’ celebrations during the Ranji Trophy final match between Mumbai and Vidarbha at the iconic venue from March 10-14.

The Times of India

BCCI mulls matching red-ball fee with IPL remuneration

Board consulting Team India captain, coach, selectors to revive players' interest in Tests and first-class cricket

The Times of India

'Would like to ask MS Dhoni why I was dropped', says Manoj Tiwary after announcing retirement

NEW DELHI: Bengal cricket star Manoj Tiwary, a day after announcing his retirement from cricket, expressed concerns about the prevalent IPL-centric approach among young cricketers. He emphasised the need for a greater focus on the Ranji Trophy, advocating for a balanced approach to nurture and develop cricketing talent.

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