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.
The exclusion of Sanju Samson from the Vijay Hazare Trophy may have cost him a spot in the Indian cricket team for the 2025 Champions Trophy. While he was selected for the T20I squad, he was not chosen for the 50-over squad due to his absence from the domestic tournament. Kerala Cricket Association president Jayesh George expressed disappointment and stated that Samson had failed to respect the association's policy. This decision raises questions about the selection process and the importance of consistency in representing your state team.
Karnataka has become the second team after Tamil Nadu to win five Vijay Hazare Trophy titles, after they clinched a thrilling 36-run victory over Vidarbha in the final. Ravichandran Smaran's century and fifties from Krishnan Shrijith and Abhinav Manohar helped Karnataka post a big total of 348 for 6 while batting first. Despite in-form opener Dhruv Shorey's third consecutive hundred, Vidarbha's chase fell short at 312 in the 48th over.
In a thrilling finale, Karnataka emerged victorious in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs. Dhruv Shorey's brilliant century went in vain as Karnataka's Smaran Ravichandran and K Shrijith drove the team to a massive total of 348. Despite a valiant effort from Harsh Dubey, Vidarbha failed to keep up with the required rate and eventually fell short. This win marks Karnataka's third Vijay Hazare Trophy title.
In an exciting final match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karnataka's young brigade, led by R. Smaran, demonstrated their potential and determination by defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs. Despite Vidarbha's strong batting with a third century by Dhruv Shorey and an impressive finish by Harsh Dubey, Karnataka's resolve to invest in their young players paid off as they claimed their record-equalling fifth title, tying with Tamil Nadu.
Despite scoring 752 runs in seven games in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karun Nair's incredible form was cut short with just a 27-run knock in the final against Karnataka. The Vidarbha captain was dismissed by pacer Prasidh Krishna's excellent delivery, raising questions about his exclusion from Team India's Champions Trophy squad. With Karnataka setting a total of 348/6, Nair's omission and Ajit Agarkar's tough choice as Head of BCCI's selection committee will surely spark debates about the importance of domestic cricket performances in team selections.
Despite his exceptional performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 where he amassed 752 runs in 7 innings, Karun Nair has been left out of India's squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The BCCI chief selector and captain Rohit Sharma announced a 15-man squad on Saturday, with Nair not making the cut. However, former selector Ajit Agarkar admitted that Nair could still be in contention if any player in the squad gets injured before February 11.
Despite his recent consistent performances and impressive domestic record, Sanju Samson has been omitted from India's squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, causing disappointment among his fans. The Kerala-born cricketer had hoped to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament after becoming the first Indian batter to score back-to-back centuries in T20Is last year, and reinforcing his talent with a double-century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, his exclusion reflects the tough competition in the squad, with other key players retaining their spots as wicketkeepers. Fans will have to wait for his potential inclusion in future international tours.
In the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, Indian cricketer Karun Nair has put on a show of skill and talent that has captured the attention of national selectors. Despite being left out of previous squads, his dominating performance has left no choice but to take notice and potentially include him in future teams.
After a dominant performance by Karun Nair, Vidarbha secures a spot in the semi-finals of the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Nair, who is often overlooked in international cricket, continues to shine in domestic cricket with an unbeaten 122 runs off 82 deliveries. This takes him to the top of the run-scorers' list in the VHT and his team to a comfortable nine-wicket win over Rajasthan.