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British Airways steward arrested 'after dancing naked in business class toilet following suspected drugs binge'

The shocking incident occurred as the steward was supposed to be serving meals on a packed flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow

Evening Standard · May 31, 2025

Delhi Capitals go big on 'desi' talent with late bulk buys at IPL mega auction

NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals had a fantastic two-day mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where they hogged the limelight with their marquee buy of star India batter KL Rahul.

The Times of India · Nov 26, 2024

EXCLUSIVE | I was desperate for India A call... dream is to play for the country: Baba Indrajith

Some twelve years back, Baba Indrajith was at one of the lowest points of his cricketing career when he wasn't picked for India U-19 squad for the World Cup. He was dejected but very happy for his twin brother Baba Aparajith who made the cut and had a good outing…

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2024

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Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha thrash Uttarakhand for third successive win

NAGPUR: The man playing his 100th First Class match triggered the Uttarakhand collapse. A youngster, billed to fill in the shoes of the milestone man, soon joined in and posted his career-best bowling figures. Together, the two gave Vidarbha a big win in Dehradun on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2024

Faiz Fazal, Vidarbha's most successful captain, hangs up his boots

NAGPUR: The face of Vidarbha cricket for over a decade. The opener who blunted rival new-ball attacks for as long as one can remember. The elegant left-hander who scripted victories and saved matches with his bat more often than not. The skipper who took his team to the top of…

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

Proud to have received my first Ranji cap here at my home ground: Rohit

Rohit Kumar makes his First Class debut at home ground, Karnataka set to welcome Prasidh Krishna back & Devdutt Padikkal fit for Gujarat match.

The Hindu · Jan 8, 2024

Every Ranji hundred is special. No matter what, the grind [towards] getting a hundred is tough: Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal's career-best 193 helps Karnataka dominate Punjab in Ranji Trophy opener, banishing painful memories from last season.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

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Mayank to lead Karnataka in the opening two Ranji fixtures; Gowtham misses out

Mayank Agarwal to lead Karnataka in Ranji Trophy; K. Gowtham excluded; younger players given a look in.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

Memories of Bishan Bedi — a man of integrity, wisdom and wit

Bedi was a cricketing great, a traditionalist, and a man of integrity. He was an anti-establishment figure who served cricket and its fans, not its administrators. He was the original smiling assassin, luring batters into giving him their wicket. He was the only Indian bowler with over 1500 First Class…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Shreevats Goswami retires from First Class cricket

Wicketkeeper-batter Shreevats Goswami took to X to announce his retirement from First Class cricket on October 19.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Rachin Ravindra: the World Cup breakout star from New Zealand with Indian roots

Rachin Ravindra, born in NZ to Indian parents, knew cricket was his life. He made his Test debut in India, followed by his World Cup debut in Ahmedabad, where he scored an unbeaten 123. He's a handy left-arm spinner too, and loves Test cricket for its drama. He's had stints…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Vidwath Kaverappa’s uncomplicated ‘top of off’ mantra works a treat

The 24-year-old Karnataka pacer dominated the Duleep Trophy, snaring the likes of Pujara, Suryakumar and Sarfaraz. With his impeccable control, natural outswing and ability to also shape the ball in, he is one of the country’s most exciting fast-bowling prospects

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Duleep Trophy 2023: Central Zone wins by 170 runs against East Zone and secures semifinal spot

Saurabh Kumar’s career-best First Class bowling figures helped Central Zone beat East Zone by 170 runs to book a semifinal spot in the Duleep Trophy 2023–24 edition on day four at the Alur (I) Cricket Ground.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Duleep Trophy 2023: Spotlight on skippers Shivam Mavi and Abhimanyu Easwaran as Central Zone takes on East Zone

The 24-year-old Mavi featured in just four First Class matches in the 2022–23 season and has not played any competitive game since the week of his India T20I debut in late January. Bengaluru: Shivam Mavi will make his First Class captaincy debut with Central Zone during the season-opening Duleep Trophy…

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

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The Times of India · Jun 27, 2023

Meet Mukesh Kumar - The Bengal pacer in the India Test and ODI squads for the tour of the Caribbean

That right arm medium pacer Mukesh Kumar has been knocking on the doors of national selection for a while is no secret. The 29 year old who has been delivering consistent performances for Bengal in domestic cricket also finished as the highest wicket taker in the last edition of the…

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

India’s Tour of West Indies: Yashasvi Jaiswal looking forward to a new beginning after maiden India Test call-up

“I have been trying to tell myself not to get excited since it’s just the beginning but it is obviously a big deal,” Yashasvi Jaiswal told The Hindu.“

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

Onus on selectors as half the Indian team approaches the tricky age of 35

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2022

Death-over specialist Yash Thakur goes to Lucknow Super Giants for 45L

NAGPUR: It's raining good news for Yash Thakur. A day after he grabbed his first 5-wicket haul in First Class cricket, the pacer has been picked up by Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2023 on Friday.

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The Times of India · Dec 24, 2022

Akshay Wakhare becomes 2nd Vidarbha bowler to take 300 wickets

NAGPUR: As soon as off-spinner Akshay Wakhare grabbed his 300th wicket in First Class cricket on Friday, the entire Ranji Trophy team took to their Instagram handles to congratulate the senior spinner by sharing a picture of him holding a ball with 300 written on it.

The Times of India · Dec 15, 2022

5-for Akshay Wakhare and Aditya Sarwate floor Railways; Vidarbha lead by 213 runs

NAGPUR: It would not have been a better day for Akshay Wakhare than his son Trijal's 2nd birthday to pick his 21st 5-wicket haul in First Class cricket on Wednesday. The off-spinner and his partner Aditya Sarwate picked up 5 wickets each and gobbled up the entire Railways batting order…

AAP · Sep 14, 2022

Roofing cartel hit with $420k penalty

Two companies have been hit with $420,000 in fines for engaging in a cartel and bid rigging for slate roofing services at University of Sydney.

The Times of India · Sep 2, 2022

Asia Cup 2022: SKY is the limit - Why Suryakumar Yadav is India's best T20I batter currently

It's quite something that a player who made his T20I debut just over 17 months ago is perhaps the first pick batter in an India T20I team these days. Ask any fantasy cricket player and he or she will tell you the same.

Liverpool Echo · Aug 31, 2022

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Wales Online · Jul 23, 2022

Super Sam Northeast smashes records with stunning 410 not out for Glamorgan in nail-biting win over Leicestershire

The middle-order batsman notched the highest score in the club's 101-year First Class history

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022

The state of play in the Ranji Trophy

India’s premier domestic cricket tournament has improved over the years, but more needs to be done to bolster its relevance and health

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