Vidarbha's left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey has created history by finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season. Dubey broke the record for most wickets in a single season, previously held by Ashutosh Aman, by tallying 69 wickets in ten matches. His exceptional performance played a crucial role in Vidarbha's win over Kerala in the final match.
Vidarbha is on the verge of winning their third Ranji Trophy title after a dominant performance on Day 4 of the final against Kerala. Karun Nair's unbeaten century and a strong partnership with Danish Malewar have put Vidarbha in a commanding position with a lead of 226 runs. Kerala will have to put up an exceptional performance on the final day to deny Vidarbha the title.
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Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj returned to domestic cricket with a bang by exhibiting his prowess in both batting and bowling in the seventh round of the Ranji Trophy against Vidarbha. Despite taking three crucial wickets in the second innings, Siraj's all-round performance could not save his team, Hyderabad, from falling short of the target set by Vidarbha. The match saw Siraj's return to form and marked his determination to impress the selectors for a spot in the national squad once again.
Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team receives a major boost as India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube make themselves available for the quarter-final against Haryana. Despite Yadav's series of low scores in the ongoing T20Is against England, his presence will greatly benefit the team. The MCA has confirmed that the two players have informed them of their availability and the selection committee will soon meet to pick the squad. Both players have been busy with national duty but have previously played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The quarter-finals are set to begin on February 8.
Former Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rajat Bhatia made a surprising revelation during a commentary for a Ranji Trophy match. Bhatia recalled the infamous altercation between Indian cricket superstars Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during an IPL 2013 match. The all-rounder shared that he was the first to intervene and stop the fight, not because of his on-field performances, but for his peacemaking skills. Bhatia, who announced his retirement in 2020, was a part of two IPL-winning KKR teams and played a crucial role in Delhi's Ranji Trophy title in 2007-08.
Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan proved to be Virat Kohli's undoing during Delhi's ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Railways. Dismissed for just six runs, Kohli faced backlash from his fans on social media. However, Sangwan, who faced a similar situation as others with the same name on social media, got his moment of glory by celebrating in an aggressive manner. Delhi's must-win match against Railways has turned out to be a successful one for Sangwan so far and a disappointing one for Kohli fans.
Star batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were in top form as they batted for their respective teams in the Ranji Trophy final group-stage matches. Pujara came close to hitting his 67th first-class hundred, but was unfortunately dismissed for 99 against Assam. Meanwhile, Rahane also put up an impressive performance, scoring 95 runs before being dismissed.
After struggling to make a mark in Delhi and Haryana, Himanshu Sangwan's cricketing career seemed to be going nowhere. But, after getting a job as a ticket examiner with the Indian Railways, Sangwan's career took a turn for the better. He made his mark in the U-23 and Ranji Trophy, and is now preparing to face off against Delhi, his former state team. With the support of his parents and his simple but effective bowling style, Sangwan is ready to take on the challenge and continue his unlikely rise in the world of cricket.
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli's much-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years and 3 months was cut short after just 15 balls, as Railways seamer Himanshu Sangwan got him out for a run. The dismissal disappointed the 10,000-strong crowd and the Delhi & District Cricket Association, who had opened the gates of Arun Jaitley Stadium for the game. Kohli's fans had come out in huge numbers hoping to see him bat, but he was dismissed for a brief and disappointing 23-minute appearance.