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Ranji Trophy final: Manoj Tiwary keeps Bengal's hopes alive vs Saurashtra

KOLKATA: For the first time in three days, Bengal dominated a session as they fought desperately to keep their hopes afloat against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy final at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. Old warhorse Manoj Tiwary once again showed the way stitching together a 99-run fourth-wicket stand…

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Pacers give Saurashtra early advantage

KOLKATA: Pacers ruled the roost claiming 10 of the 12 wickets that fell on Day I of the Ranji Trophy final between Bengal and Saurashtra at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023

Sulakshan Kulkarni appointed new Tamil Nadu head coach

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu appointed former Mumbai wicketkeeper Sulakshan Kulkarni as their next coach following dismal performances of the state team in the Ranji Trophy in the past few seasons. Kulkarni takes over from R Venkatramana, who was in charge for the last couple of seasons.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2023

Bengal's chance to reclaim Ranji glory after three decades; Jaydev Unadkat-boosted Saurashtra warn tough contest

KOLKATA: A red-hot Bengal will have a chance to claim their first Ranji Trophy title in 33 years when they face Saurashtra, bolstered by the return of pacer and domestic game heavyweight Jaydev Unadkat, in the summit clash here from Thursday.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023

Bengal bowling unit one of the best in recent domestic cricket: WV Raman

KOLKATA: WV Raman might be in South Africa (doing commentary for women’s T20 World Cup), but his heart is at the Eden Gardens. The Bengal batting consultant on Tuesday spoke to TOI from the breakfast table at his Cape Town hotel on the season and the upcoming Ranji Trophy final.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023

Irani Cup could be D/N game played with pink ball

MUMBAI: The upcoming Irani Cup fixture between last season's Ranji Trophy champions Madhya Pradesh and Rest of India is likely to be a pink ball match under lights, TOI has learnt.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Green-top pitch awaits Saurashtra for the final against Bengal

NEW DELHI: Hosts Bengal are going to welcome Saurashtra with a green-top pitch at the Eden Gardens when the two sides meet for the Ranji Trophy summit clash, scheduled to start from Thursday.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2023

Waiting to clap for Tiwary-Shukla with the trophy: Arun Lal

KOLKATA: The hero of Bengal's last Ranji Trophy triumph 32 years back, Arun Lal, has seen it all -- the success and the failures when the team narrowly missed winning the third title in 2020 and 2022.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Big match blues continue to haunt Karnataka

BENGALURU: Not for the first time since their win in 2014-15, Karnataka came agonisingly close to adding another Ranji Trophy title to their kitty, faltering in the semifinal — again — to old nemesis Saurashtra.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2023

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka let Saurashtra off the hook

Vasavada (47*) makes most of hosts' largesse as visitors hand them a 4-wicket defeat

The Times of India · Feb 13, 2023