Rahul Dravid, former India head coach, has been deeply involved in India’s domestic cricket structure. During his tenure with the national team and India A setup, he observed first-hand how the system evolved. For Dravid, the IPL is not just another T20 league; it is an extension of India’s domestic circuit, strategically positioned to strengthen … Read more
Mukesh Choudhary, who travelled to Australia as a net bowler for the T20 World Cup in 2021, was the top wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2022. Unfortunately, he suffered a setback in the form of twin injuries – a rib fracture and then a stress fracture of the back – and was … Read more
The Mumbai Cricket Association has announced a bonus of Rs. 80 lakh – the same as the BCCI prize money – for triumphant Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad. The State cricket body’s president Ajinkya Naik announced the bonus at a media interaction in the presence of captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Omkar Salvi … Read more
Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer stated that his teammate Prithvi Shaw needs to “improve his work ethic”. Shaw has faced criticism in recent times over fitness concerns, and there are fears that he is wasting his natural talent. Shaw, unsigned in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, would have liked to respond with big runs … Read more
Mumbai 180 for 5 (Suryakumar 48, Rahane 37, Shedge 36*, Tripuresh 2-34) beat Madhya Pradesh 174 for 8 (Patidar 81*, Dias 2-32, Thakur 2-41) by five wickets Mumbai have yet another star in the making, and yet another trophy in a cabinet which is fast running out of space. Even before the ball landed beyond … Read more
Mumbai put down a fighting Madhya Pradesh by five wickets to emerge as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy champion at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. The tournament final, witnessed by a sizeable and enthusiastic crowd, saw Mumbai chase down a challenging 175-run target. Opener and form batter Ajinkya Rahane (37, 30b, 4×4) laid … Read more
SMAT 2024: Catch the live score and updates from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final between Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai, played on Sunday in Bengaluru.
Mumbai will face Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final set to take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. While Mumbai defeated Baroda in the first semifinal, Madhya Pradesh dominated Delhi in the second game held on Friday. Madhya Pradesh’s journey to final League Stage Beat Mizoram by 102 … Read more
For the most part of his career, Ajinkya Rahane made a name for himself as a classical, sedate batter. But in the last couple of years, Rahane has reinvented himself as an attacking T20 opener. Rahane tops the run charts in this year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), smacking 432 runs at an impressive strike … Read more
Rajat Patidar-led Madhya Pradesh faces Delhi in the second semifinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Bengaluru on Friday. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI/THE HINDU Rajat Patidar-led Madhya Pradesh faces Delhi in the second semifinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Bengaluru on Friday. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI/THE HINDU Welcome to Sportstar’s … Read more