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Sarfaraz Khan set to be picked for Test series against Bangladesh

BENGALURU: Domestic and Mumbai cricket's latest 'run-machine' Sarfaraz Khan is set to reap the rewards of his sensational run in the Ranji Trophy in the past two seasons.

The Times of India · Jun 24, 2022

Ranji Trophy final | Sarfaraz Khan's defiant century propels Mumbai to 374, M.P. finish day two at 123/1

Sarafarz Khan’s 134 off 243 balls included 13 fours and five sixes

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022

Ranji Trophy Final: Sarfaraz's defiant century propels Mumbai to 374, MP finish Day 2 at 123/1

BENGALURU: Sarfaraz Khan completed his transformation from Mumbai cricket's resident 'enfant terrible' to 'Man Friday' with a superb hundred that kept his side ahead against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy final on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2022

BCCI has no money for DRS in Ranji Trophy final!

BENGALURU: The absence of a Decision Review System (DRS) in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at the Chinnaswamy Stadium has left many intrigued.

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2022

Ranji Trophy Final: I trust myself to do well whenever I go out there, says Yashasvi Jaiswal

BENGALURU: He is all of 20 but Yashasvi Jaiswal knows the art of making a strong comeback statement, like he did for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL last month and more recently in the Ranji Trophy knock-outs for Mumbai this month.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Ranji Trophy Final: Disciplined Madhya Pradesh keep Mumbai at 248/5 on Day 1

BENGALURU: An unheralded bunch of Madhya Pradesh bowlers stuck to their respective plans as a star-studded Mumbai side toiled its way to 248 for five on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final here.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Ranji Trophy title, not India comeback, on Prithvi Shaw's mind

BENGALURU: Between two Ranji Trophy finals, life has turned full circle for Prithvi Shaw, who is still only 22. Five seasons back, shepherded by Chandrakant Pandit - who was then Mumbai coach - the young turk announced his arrival in grand style, smashing a century (120) on his first-class debut…

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Ranji Trophy Final: Mumbai hold all the aces

...But fearless MP, propelled by coach Pandit's tactics, will rely on bowlers to turn the tide

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

In cricket and life, graph always moves up and down: Prithvi Shaw

BENGALURU: Only three half-centuries in five Ranji Trophy games doesn't match the lofty standards that he has set for himself but a pragmatic Mumbai captain Prithvi Shaw also knows that cricket is a mirror image of life where the change in graph is the only constant thing.

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2022

Ranji Trophy final: MP team looks different this time, feel ex-players

MUMBAI: As Madhya Pradesh get set to take on Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore from Wednesday, you are left wondering that for all the talent at their disposal over the years, why is MP a state with a rich cricket history, culture and…

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2022