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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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British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu is back on court at the prestigious Indian Wells tournament in California, facing Japan's Moyuka Uchijima in the first round.

Emma Raducanu will face Moyuka Uchijima in the first round of the prestigious Indian Wells tournament.

Raducanu has the upper hand in their head-to-head record, having defeated Uchijima in their only previous meeting in Seoul in 2022. 

The winner of this match will go on to face world No. 3 Coco Gauff in the second round.

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Milwaukee Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo has achieved yet another remarkable milestone, becoming the 52nd player in NBA history to surpass 20,000 career points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes the 52nd player in NBA history to surpass 20,000 career points.

Antetokounmpo achieved this feat against Dallas Mavericks. 

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Dallas Mavericks 137-107.

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Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo clocks sensational feat during win over Mavericks

Naomi Osaka suffered a first-round defeat at Indian Wells, falling 6-4, 6-4 to Colombia's Camila Osorio. 

Naomi Osaka lost to Camila Osorio in the first round of Indian Wells.

This was Osaka's first match since being forced to retire from the Australian Open due to an abdominal injury.

Osaka will return to action in Miami later this month.

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Dinesh Karthik went down heavily on South African team after their defeat against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy semifinal

Dinesh Karthik lashed out at South Africa for surrendering to NZ in Champions Trophy semifinal

South Africa suffered a 50-run defeat against New Zealand, which denied them a place in Champions Trophy final

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'This is a meek surrender, you cannot have...': Dinesh Karthik questions South Africa's intent after choking to NZ in Champions Trophy semis, reveals culprit

South Africa's David Miller has revealed who he will support in India vs New Zealand's Champions Trophy 2025 final

David Miller has disclosed who he will support in India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final

The Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand will be played on March 9

South Africa's veteran batter David Miller in frame

David Miller reveals which team he will cheer for in India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 final, says 'to be honest, I will support...'

Anil Kumble in not happy with Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma's tactics to send KL Rahul down the batting order in the ongoing Champions Trophy

Anil Kumble has called out Gautam Gambhir's tactics behind KL Rahul's batting order in Champions Trophy

KL Rahul's role has been crucial in India's Champions Trophy final entry

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Anil Kumble rejects Gautam Gambhir-Rohit Sharma's tactics for KL Rahul in Champions Trophy, says 'If he does well, it's expected; if he doesn't...'

The stage is set for the high-voltage Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand which is slated to be played on March 9

India and New Zealand will be up against each other in the Champions Trophy final

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What will happen if India vs New Zealand's Champions Trophy final gets washed out? Here's what the ICC rules suggest

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla visited Lahore to witness the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash between South Africa and New Zealand. 


India faced Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025.

Rajeev Shukla visited Pakistan to witness Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. 

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Akshay Kisanrao Karnewar

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

Shubham Vishram Kapse

Siddhesh Kishor Wath

Umeshkumar Tilak Yadav

Yash Datta Kadam

Yash Vijay Rathod

Yash Ravisingh Thakur

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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

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Aditya Thakare
Bowler

Akshay Karnewar
All-Rounder

Akshay Wadkar
Wicket-Keeper

Akshay Wakhare
Bowler

Aman Mokhade
Batsman

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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

Aditya ThakareBowler

Akshay KarnewarAll-Rounder

Akshay WadkarWicket-Keeper

Akshay WakhareBowler

Aman MokhadeBatsman

Aditya Thakare
Bowler

Akshay Karnewar
All-Rounder

Akshay Wadkar
Wicket-Keeper

Akshay Wakhare
Bowler

Aman Mokhade
Batsman