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Ranji Trophy | Vishnu Vinod’s flamboyant knock keeps Kerala in the contest

Vishnu Vinod's flamboyant 74 helps Kerala stay in contest against Uttar Pradesh in Ranji Trophy.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

RANJI TROPHY | Rinku Singh and Dhruv Jurel frustrate Kerala

.UP duo Rinku Singh & Dhruv Jurel's 120-run 6th wicket stand stalls Kerala's hopes on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

RANJI TROPHY | Kerala and Uttar Pradesh will aim to get their red-ball fortunes back on track

After the high of the 2018-19 season, during which it entered the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy for the first time ever, Kerala hasn’t qualified for the knock-out stage of the premier cricket tournament. During the same period, Kerala earned the reputation as a dangerous side, capable of upsetting top…

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Venkataramana wants youngsters to emerge from senior players’ shadows

KOCHI: For the last few seasons, Kerala team has been over-dependent on their senior cricketers, especially in the longer format, for both runs and wickets. While 34-year-old Sachin Baby (830 runs from seven matches) and 36-year-old Rohan Prem (480 runs from seven matches) were the top two run-getters for the…

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023

Duleep Trophy Final 2023: West Zone’s hopes rest on Priyank Panchal’s shoulders

West Zone's Priyank Panchal (92) and Sarfaraz Khan (48) shared a 98-run stand to keep their team afloat in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone. Panchal's clean technique and temperament, and Sarfaraz's streaky play saw West Zone reach 182/5 at the end of the fourth day. South's V. Koushik's…

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

Duleep Trophy Final: South Zone consolidates after taking a handy first-innings lead

Duleep Trophy Final: South Zone consolidates after taking a handy first-innings lead. South Zone tightened its grip on West Zone on the third day of its Duleep Trophy final at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Duleep Trophy final, Day 1 | Bowlers help West Zone gain command over South Zone

West Zone bowlers restrict South Zone to 182/7 on Day 1 of Duleep Trophy final in Bengaluru. Hanuma Vihari (63) offers lone battle for South, West Zone pacers Arzan Nagwaswalla, Chintan Gaja & Atit Sheth maintain tight leash

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Sachin Baby's ton helps Kerala recover against Karnataka

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Skipper Sachin Baby led from the front with a superb 116-run knock as Kerala recovered from 6 for 3 to end day one of their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Karnataka at 224 for 6 on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Jalaj Saxena has Chhattisgarh in a spin

Jalaj Saxena is a proven customer in domestic cricket and taking five-wicket hauls comes naturally to him. On Tuesday, he showed the value addition that he brings to this Kerala side by scalping a fifer to dismiss Chhattisgarh for a paltry 149 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy tie…

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2022

Ranji Trophy: Rajasthan hold the aces despite Sachin Baby’s unbeaten ton

JAIPUR: Basking under the full-blown sunshine on a wintry December day, Sachin Baby scored his eighth first-class century, a carefully crafted unbeaten 109 off 174 balls, against Rajasthan on day two of a Group C Ranji Trophy match at the SMS Stadium on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2022