AG Milkha Singh, who played four Tests for India and represented Madras (now Tamil Nadu) in domestic cricket, passed away at the age of 75. Born on December 31, 1941, Milkha made his Ranji Trophy debut at the age of 17 and was known for his batting and fielding skills. Despite having a short international career, he left a mark in the Indian cricket fraternity.
Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj made history in a Group C Ranji Trophy match against Kerala, becoming only the third bowler in the tournament's history to take all 10 wickets in an innings. Kamboj's incredible figures of 10/49 helped his team dismiss Kerala for 291 in their first innings. He is now also the sixth Indian bowler to achieve a 10-wicket haul in First-Class cricket.
After a long wait, veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami has finally returned to the cricket field, making a debut alongside his brother Mohammed Kaif in the Bengal vs Madhya Pradesh Ranji Trophy match. Shami's inclusion in the playing XI is significant not just for Bengal's chances in the elite domestic competition, but also for his own comeback into the Indian team. With Shami's return, the stage is set for an exciting end to the last round of the Ranji Trophy before the tournament goes on a break. Fans and experts alike are eagerly waiting to see how Shami performs and whether it will earn him a place on the plane to Australia.
After a prolonged break from competitive cricket, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami returned to the field in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. However, the veteran bowler failed to make an impact as he went wicketless in the first day of the match, conceding 34 runs in 10 overs. While Bengal's performance was lackluster, Shami's performance was the most noteworthy as he aimed to make a strong comeback after being out of action for several months.
After a year away from cricket due to injury, Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami is set to make his comeback for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. If he proves his fitness in the upcoming match, he could also be a contender for the Indian team for the Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia. Shami's inclusion is a major boost for Bengal and could lift their morale as they aim for the next round of the Ranji Trophy.
After being out of action for over a year, Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami is all set to make his much-anticipated comeback in the upcoming Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match between Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. Shami, who last played in the 2019 ODI World Cup final, will be a major attraction for fans at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. His return comes just in time for India's tour of Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series.
India's premier domestic T20 competition, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, has announced its list of 28 probables which includes comeback man Prithvi Shaw and in-form batter Shreyas Iyer. Shaw, who was dropped from the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy due to fitness and disciplinary issues, was seen going through his fitness drills on the second day of the match against Odisha. Meanwhile, Iyer has been impressing with a string of high scores in his last two matches. This list also features other notable players such as Siddhesh Lad and Shams Mulani, who have been in good form recently.
In a dominating performance against Odisha, Mumbai's Shreyas Iyer and Siddhesh Lad broke records with their impressive performance in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match. The two batters recorded personal bests in First-Class cricket and set a new record for the highest fourth wicket partnership for Mumbai. This exceptional batting display, which saw Iyer scoring 233 runs and Lad remaining unbeaten on 169, helped Mumbai post a massive total and put them in a commanding position in the match.
Young batsman Shreyas Iyer continued his impressive form, scoring a magnificent 233 runs in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Odisha. Iyer's partnership with Siddhesh Lad (169 not out) helped Mumbai reach a massive total of 602 for four declared. In response, Odisha are struggling at 146 for five, still trailing by 456 runs.
Ishan Kishan, who made headlines with his controversial pullout from the Jharkhand Ranji team last season, is set to lead the team once again. The explosive left-hander faced backlash for prioritizing franchise cricket over domestic commitments, leading to his omission from the BCCI's central contract. However, the 26-year-old has since proven himself with strong performances in domestic cricket, including a century on his return in the Duleep Trophy. Now, as captain, Kishan has the opportunity to lead a young squad and make amends for his absence last season in the upcoming Ranji Trophy campaign.