Karnataka’s resolve to invest in the future ahead of the season paid rich dividends as a young brigade, led by southpaw R. Smaran, stepped up to beat Vidarbha by 36 runs in a high-scoring final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Kotambi Stadium here on Saturday. Dhruv Shorey’s third century on the bounce and … Read more
One issue that has cropped up in Indian cricket in recent times has been the lack of participation from the top stars in domestic cricket. But come Thursday, when the knockout stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy begins here, some of the top Indian stars will show up for their respective teams. It is understood … Read more
The evolution of limited-overs cricket has led to the functional specialisation of batting roles rather than situational responsibilities. For Abhinav Manohar and his ilk, the evaluation of batting has become more about strike rates rather than the volume of runs scored. Since his domestic debut in 2021, Manohar has carved a name as a lower-order … Read more
Opener Harvik Desai’s gallant century went in vain as Saurashtra fell short in its pursuit of Karnataka’s target by 60 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Group C encounter in Ahmedabad on Friday, a result that seals the latter’s qualification to the knockout stages. The Saurashtra wicketkeeper forged solid partnerships with Jay Gohil and Arpit … Read more