Former Dutch footballer and Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is supposed to have once told Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain that goals were like ketchup. “You try, but it doesn’t come out. When it comes, it does all at once.” R. Smaran appears to be experiencing that in cricket. In his first five First Class … Read more
Until Thursday, three other teams had played more Ranji Trophy matches at the Greenfield International Stadium than Kerala, the designated home side for this venue. The Elite Group C match against Madhya Pradesh, which commenced on Thursday, saw Kerala draw level with Rajasthan, Services, and Uttarakhand, each having played two matches at the Greenfield. For … Read more
A rare batting failure let down a star-studded Mumbai as it failed to capitalise on the home advantage and conceded a crucial 54-run lead in the first innings against Jammu and Kashmir at the MCA-BKC ground on Thursday. All eyes were on India captain Rohit Sharma, who returned to domestic cricket after nearly a decade, … Read more
Kerala bowlers validated their captain Sachin Baby’s decision to field first, as they put their side in control against Madhya Pradesh on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C fixture here at the Greenfield International Stadium on Thursday. Powered by a fifer from pacer M. D. Nidheesh, Kerala cashed in on a … Read more