Ranji Trophy Semifinal: Panchal understands importance of scoring big, leads Gujarat’s fightback with century

Gujarat’s batting mainstay Priyank Panchal displayed his maturity on the biggest stage with a crucial century in response to Kerala’s intimidating first-innings score in the Ranji Trophy semifinal.  The 34-year-old explained how he was due a big knock after a rather lean season in the domestic tournament in comparison to the lofty standards he had … Read more

Ranji Trophy semifinal: With a century and five catches, Akash Anand is boding well as Mumbai’s wicketkeeper-batter

With Hardik Tamore struggling to cement his place as Mumbai’s permanent wicketkeeper-batter, Mumbai has been trying out various options in the slot over the last three seasons. For the time being, though, they will have to stop its search, with Akash Anand having enjoyed an exemplary outing in both departments during the Ranji Trophy semifinal … Read more

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: Paras Dogra re-ignites Jammu and Kashmir’s maiden semifinal dreams with hard-fought century

It took Paras Dogra 14 innings and eight matches to score his first First Class century of the season. But it came at a time when it mattered the most for Jammu and Kashmir. With J&K chasing its dreams of reaching its maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal, Dogra led from the front with a classy 132 … Read more