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Ranji Trophy 2024

After scoring a double-century in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final game and a half-century in the semi-final, Musheer Khan registered a century in the final against Vidarbha.

Sachin Tendulkar (L) and Musheer Khan (R).

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Ranji Trophy Final: Musheer Khan reveals how watching Sachin Tendulkar on big screen at Wankhede Stadium fueled him to score century

The gesture was spearheaded by Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane, who recognised the contribution made by Dhawal Kulkarni towards Mumbai cricket.

Dhawal Kulkarni received a guard of honour from teammates.

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WATCH: Indian pacer receives heartfelt gesture from teammates, Ajinkya Rahane leads the guard of honour for veteran cricketer; video surfaces

Shardul Thakur commended Shyreas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane's dedication on the field and their exemplary influence within the team environment, underscoring their status as role models.

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Ranji Trophy Final: Shardul Thakur strongly lashes out at Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer's critics, says 'it's easy to...'

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar reacted to Mumbai batters' flop show on Day 1 and said that they played ordinary cricket. Mumbai were bundled out for just 224 runs.

Shardul Tahkur pushed Mumbai's score past 200 in first innings of Ranji Trophy final.

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Ranji Trophy Final: Sachin Tendulkar reacts after Mumbai batters, including Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane, squander chance to consolidate

While Shreyas Iyer managing to score just seven runs in a big game was a concerning sign, what raised eyebrows even more was how the Mumbai batter was dismissed.&nbsp;

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Ranji Trophy Final: Umesh Yadav exposes Shreyas Iyer's biggest flaw, dismisses struggling Mumbai batter with 'harmless' short ball

The 2024 Ranji Trophy semi-final matches will take place at the BKC Ground in Mumbai and the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, showcasing the climax of India's premier domestic cricket competition.

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Ranji Trophy 2024 Semi-Finals: Venues for two crunch knockout matches announced; check here

Vidarbha's victory was largely attributed to the exceptional bowling performances by Harsh Dubey and Aditya Sarwate, who each took four wickets.

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Ranji Trophy: Exceptional bowling display from Harsh Dubey and Aditya Sarwate leads Vidarbha into semi-finals; Karnataka bow out

&nbsp;After seven rounds of intense competition in Ranji Trophy, the league stage concluded on February 19, leading to the selection of eight teams from the Elite group for the quarter-finals

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Ranji Trophy 2024 Quarter-final schedule: 8 teams locked in fierce battle to secure India's premier domestic prize; check here

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara became the 4th Indian batter to notch 20,000 runs in First-Class cricket. Pujara achieved the milestone in Ranji Trophy match between Saurashtra and Vidarbha.

Cheteshwar Pujara (L) and Shikhar Dhawan (R).

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Out-of-favour star India batter delivers another statement to selectors, becomes 4th Indian to complete 20,000 runs in First-Class cricket

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Jacob Bethell scored 83 runs from 52 balls.

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Aditya Shailesh Thakare

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Akshay Vinod Wadkar

Akshay Anil Wakhare

Aman Ravindra Mokhade

Atharva Taide

Danish Vishnu Malewar

Darshan Girish Nalkande

Dhruv Ranjan Shorey

Harsh Surendra Dubey

Karun Kaladharan Nair

Mandar Kiran Mahale

Nachiket Narendra Bhute

Parth Rajesh Rekhade

Praful Prakash Hinge

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106 by Jitesh Sharma v Himachal Pradesh on January 10, 2016 - r

Jitesh Sharma

97 by Atharva Taide v Puducherry on October 23, 2023 - r

95* by Karun Nair v Bengal on October 21, 2023 - w

Karun Nair

5/9 by Darshan Nalkande v Arunachal Pradesh on November 4, 2021 - r

Darshan Nalkande

5/11 by Ravi Jangid v Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2009 - r

Ravi Jangid

5/18 by Umesh Yadav v Odisha on March 27, 2013 - r

Umesh Yadav

106 by Jitesh Sharma v Himachal Pradesh on January 10, 2016 - Vidarbha beat Himachal Pradesh by 27 runs

5/9 by Darshan Nalkande v Arunachal Pradesh on November 4, 2021 - Vidarbha beat Arunachal Pradesh by 94 runs

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