Irani Trophy: Murali Vijay slams ton as Rest of India dominate on Day 1

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 08:51

Opener Murali Vijay stroked his way to his second successive century in the Irani Cup as Rest of India dominated the opening day of their five-day fixture against recently crowned Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium here on Wednesday.

Nayar hopes help from likes of Tendulkar in leading Mumbai

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 16:14

Handed the captaincy role after injury to Ajit Agarkar, Mumbai skipper Abhishek Nayar said that he would take help from senior players like Sachin Tendulkar in leading the Ranji champion side in the Irani Cup match against Rest of India which begins on Wednesday.

Irani Trophy: Mumbai vs Rest of India-Preview

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 11:11

The five-day Irani Cup match between Mumbai and the Rest of India, commencing at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, offers a good chance for some India rejects to press for recalls and other aspirants to showcase their talent in front of the national selectors.

Raina keen to utilise Irani game to earn Test recall

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 21:57

Having played a key role in the One-day series against England after being ignored for the four-Test rubber against the same opponents, middle-order batsman Suresh Raina on Monday said he would like to utilise the Irani Cup match here to earn a recall to the Test squad.

Injured Agarkar to miss Irani tie

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 19:32

Newly-crowned Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai will be without their captain Ajit Agarkar for the Irani Cup tie against the Rest of India because of a groin injury.

I have added pace and variations to my bowling: Dhawal

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 16:32

Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai`s pace spearhead Dhawal Kulkarni said, on Monday, ahead of his maiden five-day Irani Cup clash against the Rest of India that he has added a few yards to his pace and a few variations too, which have worked well for him this season.

India should easily defeat Australia 4-0, says Harbhajan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 17:02

Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who has had some memorable performances against Australia in the past, today started the game of one-upmanship by declaring that India will thrash Michael Clarke`s men 4-0 in the upcoming Test series, starting February 22.

Selectors pick second-string spinners for warm-up games

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 21:48

The national selection committee`s tactic of not including a single spinner in the warm-up game against England had fallen flat but they have again picked the Board President`s XI and India A squad on similar lines for warm-up games against Australia.

Dhoni all set to skip Irani Trophy

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 19:47

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not be leading Rest of India in the February 6-10 Irani Cup match where they will be pitted against either Mumbai or Saurashtra.

Pujara praises spinners

Last Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 22:37

Rest of India captain Cheteshwar Pujara praised the spin duo of Pragyan Ojha and youngster Harmeet Singh, who shared six wickets between them in the second innings of Rajasthan.

Vijay`s unbeaten ton puts ROI in command

Last Updated: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 19:46

Bangalore: Opener Murali Vijay`s unbeaten knock of 151 ensured a crucial 75-run first-innings lead for Rest of India on Day 2 of their Irani Trophy match against Rajasthan here today.

Irani Trophy: Umesh Yadav`s five-for gives Rest edge despite Bist ton

Last Updated: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 09:13

Robin Bist`s unbeaten century failed to prevent Rest of India from grabbing the initiative as Umesh Yadav`s five-for saw Rajasthan getting bundled out for 253 on Day 1 of the Irani Trophy match.