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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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IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Virat Kohli sushed the crowd as he celebrated Marnus Labuschagne's catch in the first session of Day 2's play.

Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed by Nitish Kumar Reddy.

Virat Kohli took 2 catches in the first session.

Australia lost 3 wickets in the first session of Day 2. 

Virat Kohli sushes the crowd as he celebrates Marnus Labuschagne's catch on Day 2 of third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane. 

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Virat Kohli sushes Gabba crowd booing Mohammed Siraj after taking Marnus Labuschagne's catch; watch viral video

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Mohammed Siraj did a Stuart Broad as he interchanged the bails to get a breakthrough. Marnus Labuschagne lost his wicket in the next over.

Mohammed Siraj missed out on a wicket in the first session of Day 2.

Siraj was successful in his plan to distract Marnus Labuschagne.

Labuschagne lost his wicket to Nitish Kumar Reddy. 

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne engage in on-field banter during Day 2 of Gabba Test.

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Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne engage in 'bails' drama as crowd cheers at The Gabba, distraction works as Australian departs 5 balls later; watch video

IND vs AUS: India's three pacers who were part of the travelling reserves have been released to play in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. 

Yash Dayal has already returned home.

The three pacers were part of India's travelling reserves.

The three pacers will play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024. 

Mukesh Kumar of India A celebrates the wicket of RJduring the internal practice match between India and India A at the WACA on November 15, 2024 in Perth, Australia. 

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India release three players midway through Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 to play in this white-ball tournament

Mohammed Shami is set for his One-Day comeback after 13 months as he has been named in Bengal's squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. 

Mohammed Shami will play his first One-Day after 13 months.

Shami will bowl against Delhi in Bengal's campaign opener.

Shami is unlikely to travel to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

India's Mohammed Shami celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's David Warner during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. 

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Akshay Vinod Wadkar

Aman Ravindra Mokhade

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Atharva Taide

Danish Vishnu Malewar

Darshan Girish Nalkande

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Jitesh Mohan Sharma

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Team Players

Akshay Karnewar
All-Rounder

Akshay Wadkar
Wicket-Keeper

Aman Mokhade
Batsman

Apoorv Wankhade
Batsman

Atharva Taide
Batsman

Team Vidarbha

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Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2024 On 11 Dec

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2024 On 03 Dec

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2024 On 01 Dec

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2024 On 29 Nov

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2024 On 27 Nov

News updates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Team Players

Akshay KarnewarAll-Rounder

Akshay WadkarWicket-Keeper

Aman MokhadeBatsman

Apoorv WankhadeBatsman

Atharva TaideBatsman

Akshay Karnewar
All-Rounder

Akshay Wadkar
Wicket-Keeper

Aman Mokhade
Batsman

Apoorv Wankhade
Batsman

Atharva Taide
Batsman