The Latest Breaking News from the Niranjan Shah Stadium

Mohammed Shami's return after 14 months: No wickets, a no-ball

NEW DELHI: The Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot erupted in loud cheers as India skipper Suryakumar Yadav walked out for the toss. But more than his decision to bat or bowl first, the fans were eagerly awaiting one major announcement—the return of star pacer Mohammed Shami.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025

Shivam Dube replaces injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in India squad for England T20Is

MUMBAI: All-rounder Shivam Dube has replaced Nitish Kumar Reddy in the Indian squad with the latter ruled out of the ongoing home T20I series against England due to a side strain injury.

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2025

Ravindra Jadeja marks Ranji Trophy return with 12-wicket haul in Saurahshtra's big win over Delhi

Ravindra Jadeja continued his good show with the ball for Saurashtra, who hammered Delhi by 10 wickets inside two days at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Friday.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2025

India vs England, 3rd Test: Sarfaraz Khan is hungry for runs, says Rohit Sharma

RAJKOT: Soon after Sarfaraz Khan rounded off his perfect, long-awaited Test debut with two fifties to play a key role in India’s lop-sided win over England in the third Test at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here, the 26-year-old won lavish praise from Indian captain Rohit Sharma, a fellow Mumbaikar.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

India vs England, 3rd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s blistering ton puts hosts 322 runs in front with 8 wickets in hand at stumps

RAJKOT: Galvanised by the crisis triggered by R Ashwin’s sudden pullout from the match due to his mother’s medical condition, India staged a comeback for the ages on Day 3 to take firm command of the third Test against a rattled England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium.

The Times of India · Feb 18, 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin is a professor of spin bowling: Graeme Swann

RAJKOT: Throwing rich accolades on Ravichandran Ashwin, who scaled Mt 500 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, former England off-spinner Graeme Swann, here as a commentator for the last three Tests of the India-England series, said that Ashwin "is a student of the game… like a professor of spin bowling."

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2024