HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 | History Defined

Decoding Saurashtra's incredible Ranji run

Individual commitment to a group effort. That, perhaps, best explains Saurashtra’s cricket journey over the past decade. Although they started competing as Saurashtra from the 1950-51 season, it wasn’t until 2012-13 that they turned title contenders. After making three appearances in the final (2012-13, 2015-16 and 2018-19), Saurashtra finally took…

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023

Waiting to clap for Tiwary-Shukla with the trophy: Arun Lal

KOLKATA: The hero of Bengal's last Ranji Trophy triumph 32 years back, Arun Lal, has seen it all -- the success and the failures when the team narrowly missed winning the third title in 2020 and 2022.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Big match blues continue to haunt Karnataka

BENGALURU: Not for the first time since their win in 2014-15, Karnataka came agonisingly close to adding another Ranji Trophy title to their kitty, faltering in the semifinal — again — to old nemesis Saurashtra.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2023

Skipper Arpit Vasavada hits double ton as Saurashtra inch closer to Ranji final

BENGALURU: Skipper Arpit Vasavada hit a double century as Saurashtra took a crucial 120-run first innings lead against Karnataka to put one foot in the Ranji Trophy final, here Saturday.

The Times of India · Feb 11, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Centurions Jackson, Vasavada bring Saurashtra back into the contest against Karnataka

NEW DELHI: Seasoned Sheldon Jackson and skipper Arpit Vasavada hit fine centuries as the duo put on a fine 232-run stand for the fourth wicket to bring Saurashtra back into the contest in reply to Karnataka's 407 on the third day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final in Bengaluru on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2023

I played to a plan, says Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal

BENGALURU: Control and confidence backed by self-belief is a potent mix and it is this seamless blend that made Mayank Agarwal thrive under pressure during his defining knock of 249 runs against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy semifinal here on Thursday. Karnataka added 129 runs for the last two wickets…

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Mayank Agarwal double century puts Karnataka on top against Saurashtra

BENGALURU: If there is one trait which has defined Mayank Agarwal from age-group cricket, it is putting team above self.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Mayank Agarwal's unbeaten ton takes Karnataka to 229/5 against Saurashtra on Day 1

NEW DELHI: Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal rose to the occasion as he scored a fighting unbeaten century to take the hosts to 229 for five against Saurashtra at the end of the Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2023

All-round Parth Bhut takes five-for as Saurashtra beat Punjab to enter semi-final

RAJKOT: Parth Bhut capped off a dream game with a five-wicket haul after game-changing century and half-century as Saurashtra won a memorable Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Punjab by 71 runs on Saturday to set up a semi-final date with Karnataka.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra's fightback leaves Punjab with 200 to get on Day 5

RAJKOT: Fighting half-centuries from skipper Arpit Vasavada, Chirag Jani, Prerak Mankad and Parth Bhut helped Saurashtra make a comeback in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Punjab on day four on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 3, 2023