The 2024-2025 Ranji Trophy season has witnessed a lot of exceptional performances from the bowlers, but a handful of them have stood out, occupying the top places in the wicket-taking charts this season. Bowlers like Harsh Dubey, Auqib Nabi, and Shams Mulani have showcased extraordinary skills and consistency in their performances, making significant contributions to their teams. … Read more
He may be better known as an umpire now, but K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan was one of the best spinners on India’s domestic circuit for years, with 344 wickets in First-Class cricket. He was also the captain when Kerala qualified for the knockout stage of the Ranji Trophy for the first time in 1994-95. Twenty years later, … Read more
As Kerala took to the field on day five of the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat, the team was in desperate need of inspiration to mount a comeback. Gujarat’s lower order had stitched together crucial partnerships, leaving just 28 runs to chase on the final day with three wickets in hand. Kerala had been heavily … Read more
Veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena said it was an honour as a professional player to be playing in Kerala’s first-ever Ranji Trophy final after the side’s draw with Gujarat in the semifinal here on Friday. After 20 years in the domestic circuit, aggregating over 7000 First-Class runs and 480 wickets, it will be the off-spinner’s first … Read more
Kerala captain Sachin Baby applauded the quality of his team after it batted out over a day to secure a draw against Madhya Pradesh in a Ranji Trophy match here at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday. “We have played our best cricket against all teams this season. I believe we are in a strong … Read more
Sachin Baby will lead Kerala in the Ranji Trophy cricket match against Madhya Pradesh which will begin at the Sports Hub on Thursday. Middle order batter Vishnu Vinod, who was dropped after the second match, has been recalled to the squad. Left-arm spinner E.M. Sreehari and medium pacer N.M. Sharafuddeen are the two new faces in the … Read more