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Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as head coach an expected but also a left-field choice
Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), confirmed on Tuesday evening, July 9, that Gautam Gambhir would be the next head coach of the senior men’s team. This decision was somewhat expected, given Gambhir’s recent activities and achievements.
BCCI announces reforms for 2024-25 domestic cricket season, Ranji to be two-phased
The 2024-25 domestic cricket season introduces reforms for player recovery and performance optimization. Changes in tournaments, point systems, and team selection aim to enhance domestic cricket quality. Approval pending from the BCCI Apex Council.
Sarfaraz, Jurel get central contracts; Ranji matches unlikely to be held in North in Dec-Jan
Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel joined BCCI's Group C contract. Potential Ranji Trophy calendar adjustments to avoid weather issues. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy may precede Ranji for IPL connections.
MCA doubles prize money, Mumbai team to receive additional Rs 5 crore
Mumbai won its 42nd Ranji Trophy title, beating Vidarbha by 169 runs on the final day of the summit showdown at Wankhede Stadium. The state cricket association (MCA) has decided to double the prize money, paying an additional sum of Rs 5 crore to the winning team. Mumbai ended an eight-year wait to lift a record-extending title, and the move was praised by Mumbai head coach Omkar Salvi, who praised the MCA's move as it helps players who lack full-time jobs and is an inspiration for them to contribute more to the game.
It is important to play domestic cricket if fit and available: Rohit Sharma
India's cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, emphasizes the importance of players making themselves available for domestic cricket unless declared unfit by the BCCI's medical team. The move aims to prioritize domestic cricket over individual format preferences and applies to all players, not just a select few. Rohit encourages cricketers to recognize the significance of domestic cricket, which he considers the core of Indian cricket.
End of an Era: Five domestic stalwarts bring curtains to illustrious Ranji careers
The retirement of Manoj Tiwary, Saurabh Tiwary, Varun Aaron, Dhawal Kulkarni, and Faiz Fazal from domestic cricket leaves a void. Reasons include not having an IPL contract or national call-up, as well as a focus on politics. Bengal, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, and Mumbai Cricket Association are among the affected teams and organizations.
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Ishan Kishan fiasco: BCCI might make playing 3-4 Ranji games mandatory for IPL participation
The manner in which Kishan had skipped match after match after returning midway from South Africa tour citing "travel fatigue" hasn't exactly gone down well with men who matter in the Indian cricket establishment. More so after it was found that he is training in Baroda with his new MI skipper Hardik Pandya while his state team is languishing near bottom of group A table.
Mayank Agarwal shares update from hospital bed after serious health scare. Police probe on
Mayank Agarwal, Karnataka captain, hospitalized in Agartala after feeling uneasy, is now "out of danger". Mayank's condition deteriorated after consuming liquid during a flight. Karnataka team manager Ramesh requested a police investigation. Mayank has lodged an official police complaint alleging foul play. Mayank experienced oral irritation and swelling, leading to his admission.
Hyderabad's Tanmay Agarwal crushes records with fastest first-class triple century
Tanmay Agarwal of Hyderabad carved his name into the record books during a Ranji Trophy Plate Group encounter against Arunachal Pradesh. Agarwal's extraordinary innings saw him amass an unbeaten 323 runs off a mere 160 balls, rewriting the record for the fastest triple century in the illustrious history of first-class cricket. This exceptional feat surpassed previous records, including Marco Marais's 2017 achievement, and also eclipsed Virender Sehwag's longstanding record for the most runs scored in a single day of first-class cricket.
Cricket: End of an era? Team India's star players are probably past their peak
When Virat Kohli threw his hands at a wide one and was caught by a diving Steve Smith at second slip in the World Test Championship final at the Oval, it felt like this was the end. Yes, of India’s chances of winning the match, because Kohli had added just five to his overnight 44, but more broadly of an era.
Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Arshdeep Singh's four-fer guides Punjab to huge victory
Punjab defeated Madhya Pradesh by an innings and 122 runs, thanks to a stunning performance from left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who claimed four wickets.
Arjun Tendulkar emulates Sachin Tendulkar, slams century on Ranji debut
Arjun Tendulkar, who plays for Goa, scored a hundred for Goa against Rajasthan in a Group C encounter at the at the Goa Cricket Association Academy ground on Wednesday.
Like father, like son: Arjun Tendulkar slams ton on debut in Ranji Trophy
Porvorim (Goa)Arjun Tendulkar emulated his legendary father Sachin Tendulkar by slamming a century on his Ranji Trophy debut when he scored a hundred for Goa against Rajasthan in a Group C encounter here on Wednesday.
Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Live Streaming, timings, teams, and more
The Ranji Trophy 2022-23 season begins on December 13, here's everything you need to know about Ranji Trophy live streaming and match timings in IST.
N Jagadeesan breaks Virat Kohli's record with fifth straight Vijay Hazare Trophy century
Tamil Nadu player Narayan Jagadeesan sets a new record in List A by making his fifth consecutive century in the current Vijay Hazare Trophy event. On Monday in Bengaluru, the former CSK batter quickly passed 175 against Arunachal Pradesh.
Indian cricket's 'backbone' Ranji Trophy returns after two years, in bio-secure bubbles
A third wave of COVID-19 had threatened the premier domestic event for the second year in a row but the drop in infections has allowed the BCCI to conduct the 38-team event, a massive logistical task in the new normal of bio-secure environments.
Ranji Trophy first phase from February 10, knockouts from May 30, matches reduced for teams
As PTI reported earlier, four teams each have been divided into eight elite groups while the remaining six form the plate division.
Apex Council meeting: BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy, Ranji compensation to be discussed again
The BCCI had formed a working group to figure out a compensation package but the committee is yet to meet. It can finally meet before the Apex Council meeting and the cricketers will be hoping the board comes out with a decision at the earliest.
Domestic Season: Ranji Trophy to start from November 16, over 2100 games scheduled
"The season will commence on September 21, 2021, with the Senior Women's One Day League and will be followed by the Senior Women's One Day Challenger Trophy, which will take place from October 27, 2021," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a media release.
BCCI to hold Hazare Trophy as per state units' wish, no Ranji Trophy for first time in 87 years
The BCCI will also host the U-19 National One Day tournament for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and the Women's national 50-over tournament as per a letter sent by BCCI secretary Jay Shah to the state units.
Mushtaq Ali T20 from Jan 10-31, decision on other events after group stage: BCCI to states
It is learnt that BCCI secretary Jay Shah has e-mailed all the state units that Mushtaq Ali will kick-start the domestic itinerary although there is no clarity as to when the Ranji Trophy will start. The schedule has been thrown haywire owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BCCI blue print for domestic season: Mushtaq Ali from December 20, Ranji from January 11
The third scenario is a combination of Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali while the fourth is a window for two white-ball tourneys (Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare Trophy).
U-19 World Cup hero Kalra suspended for 1 year from Ranji Trophy for "age-fraud"
Kalra, whose age as per BCCI records is 20 years 351 days, last week played for Delhi U-23 against Bengal and scored 80. He was in line to replace senior opener Shikhar Dhawan in the Ranji squad but as it now stands, he will not play any further.
A fresh start for me but I haven't forgotten how to bat: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan, who will be leading Delhi in their Ranji Trophy game against Hyderabad, is back after recovering from a knee injury sustained during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which required 25 stitches.
Players from Ladakh can represent J&K for now in Ranji: Vinod Rai
The government on Monday bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir to create two union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir but the BCCI won't have any separate state body for the newest UT for the time being.
Meet Sauvik Banerjjee, the man who is fueling Tata CLiQ’s innovation engine
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Star, Sony to battle hard as BCCI is set to auction rights for cricketing media property
BCCI will e-auction the second-biggest cricketing media property on March 27, and the rights include all international and domestic cricket tournaments which are to be played in India until March 31, 2023.
Manjot Kalra: Gritty lad who scored runs against establishment
The BCCI by then had done his age-verification tests, which he had passed but to be a part of Delhi's U-19 squad, his medical reports were once again sought.
U-19 World Cup: With a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe, India enter quarterfinals
With another thorough win, this time against Zimbabwe, India locked in their spot in the quarterfinal of the tournament.
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