Karnataka were desperate to win Ranji Trophy: Vinay Kumar

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:39

Karnataka lifted their seventh Ranji Trophy title Sunday beating Maharashtra by seven wickets in the final at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here. Their captain Vinay Kumar said he always believed his young side had the ability to lift the Ranji title this season.

Kedar Jadhav hits ton but Karnataka stay on course for Ranji Trophy title

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 17:55

Kedar Jadhav continued his glorious form in the Ranji Trophy with a sparkling century as Karnataka maintained their upperhand despite a spirited fightback by Maharashtra on the penultimate day of their Ranji Trophy final, here today.

Ranji Trophy final: Ganesh Satish, Lokesh Rahul shine as Karnataka take control

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 20:20

Ganesh Satish slammed an unbeaten 117 and shared 216 runs with opener Lokesh Rahul (94 batting) as Karnataka took control of their Ranji Trophy summit clash against Maharashtra on the second day, here today.

Ranji Trophy final: Ankit Bawne takes Maharashtra to 272 for five vs Karnataka

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 23:38

A gutsy unbeaten 89 by middle-order batsman Ankit Bawne and a half century by opener Chirag Khurana helped Maharashtra reach a respectable 272 for five at stumps on the first day of their Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka here on Wednesday.

Vijay Zol told to skip Ranji final

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 23:56

Maharashtra batsman Vijay Zol will not be available for his state side in the Ranji Trophy final match due to Under-19 World Cup preparatory camp in Bangalore.

Karnataka through to Ranji Trophy finals after day 5 washout

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 21:10

Karnataka booked their spot in the summit clash of the Ranji Trophy after the final day of their semifinal match against Punjab was washed out, here today.

Nair completes hat-trick of tons as Karnataka take lead

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 20:44

Young batsman Karun Nair completed a hat-trick of first-class centuries in his debut season as Karnataka seized control on the third day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against hosts Punjab, taking a 81-run first innings lead, here Monday.

Ganguly bats for Laxmi Ratan Shukla`s comeback to Indian team

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:06

Urging Bengal skipper Laxmi Ratan Shukla not to lose hope for a India comeback, Sourav Ganguly today said the national selectors would surely be noticing the allrounder`s sparkling show if they make the Ranji final.

Laxmi Ratan Shukla keen on job at hand; giving back to Bengal

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 21:03

Bengal captain Laxmi Ratan Shukla in the past 15 years has played a number of match-winning innings, a few match saving knocks, provided important breakthroughs but never earned back the faith of national selection committees after being dumped when he was just 19.

We will be stronger next season, says J&K skipper Parvez Rasool

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 19:31

Their fairytale run in the Ranji Trophy came to an end with a crushing quarterfinal loss today but Jammu and Kashmir captain Parveez Rasool said his team is not the least bit disheartened and will emerge stronger next season.

After brilliant ton, Rasool take five as match versus Punjab heads for close finish

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 21:14

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Parveez Rasool continued his brilliant all-round performance with a five-wicket haul as their Ranji Trophy quarter final match seemed headed for an exciting finish with Punjab leaving them with a target of 324 for a historic victory here.

Punjab get slender lead after Parvez Rasool fights back for J&K with sparkling century

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 20:16

Skipper Perveez Rasool led from the front with a scintillating century as Jammu and Kashmir fought back gallantly to leave their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against strong contenders Punjab evenly poised here on Thursday.