Ranji Trophy: Kerala batters overcome tough J&K test to reach first semifinal in six years

It was a test of patience for the Kerala batters. Still, they managed to pass with flying colours, batting out the final day of its Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Jammu and Kashmir to force a draw. The one-run lead in the first innings eventually made all the difference as Sachin Baby and Co. made the … Read more

Ranji Trophy: “The only thing you can only control where you bowl,” says Nidheesh after fifer vs J&K in quarterfinal

MD Nidheesh was 17 years old when he started his cricketing journey in Chempu village in Kerala’s Kottayam district. Coming from a family of fishermen – his father would catch fish and mother sold them in the market – for the longest time, Nidheesh had no idea about how to pursue cricket as a career. … Read more

Ranji Trophy: J&K trots to 228 even as MD Nidheesh claims fifer for Kerala in quarterfinal

Kerala won the toss, unleashed fast bowler M. D. Nidheesh on Jammu and Kashmir, and ensured that his five-wicket haul restricted the opponent to 228 for 8 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals. With the surface at the MCA Stadium offering a tinge of green, Nidheesh (5 for 56) exploited the early … Read more