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Cricket never leaves you: Rishi Dhawan balances fatherhood & cricket at Legend 90 League

IANS | February 11, 2025 9:23 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 11 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Rishi Dhawan has made an instant impact for Chhattisgarh Warriors in the ongoing Legend 90 League being played here. Having recently retired from domestic limited-overs cricket, Rishi Dhawan is playing his first-ever tournament for retired cricketers, and the former Himachal Pradesh player has wasted no time in proving that he still has plenty to offer.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha storm into semis with dominant win over TN

IANS | February 11, 2025 8:06 PM

Nagpur, Feb 11 (IANS) Former winners Vidarbha delivered a commanding performance to book their spot in the Ranji Trophy semifinals, thrashing Tamil Nadu by 198 runs on Day 4 of their quarterfinal clash on Tuesday. Riding on Nachiket Bhute’s three-wicket haul and Yash Rathod’s resolute century, last season’s runners-up continued their winning momentum, sealing a convincing victory at home.

Ranji Trophy: Paras Dogra’s gritty ton takes J&K to brink of historic semis spot

IANS | February 11, 2025 7:39 PM

Pune, Feb 11 (IANS) With Jammu & Kashmir on the cusp of a historic maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal, the veteran batter and skipper Paras Dogra delivered under pressure to register his maiden First-Class century of the season after 14 innings and eight matches, crafting a sublime 132 off 232 balls to power his team to 399/9 in the second innings, securing a commanding 398-run lead over Kerala.

Ranji Trophy: Gujarat crush Saurashtra in Sheldon Jackson's last game

IANS | February 11, 2025 7:10 PM

Rajkot, Feb 11 (IANS) Gujarat stormed into the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy for the first time since the 2019-20 season, delivering a resounding innings and 98-run victory over Saurashtra at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Tuesday. A dominant all-round performance saw Gujarat outplay the hosts in every department of the game, bundling Saurashtra out for 197 in their second innings well before the tea interval on Day 4.

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur’s fiery spell propels Mumbai into semis

IANS | February 11, 2025 6:43 PM

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) Pacer Shardul Thakur was at his menacing best at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday, delivering a probing spell that guided Mumbai to a dominant 152-run win over Haryana and a spot in the Ranji Trophy semifinals. The seasoned pacer’s relentless accuracy and ability to exploit movement off the surface made the difference, as he finished with figures of 9 for 84 in the quarterfinal clash.

Dinesh Karthik was huge asset for SA20, says League Commissioner Graeme Smith

IANS | February 11, 2025 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Former South African cricketer and SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith has heaped praise on Dinesh Karthik, calling him a "huge asset" to the league following the veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batter’s debut in the tournament. Karthik, who became the first Indian player to feature in SA20 after retiring from Indian cricket in June last year, played for Paarl Royals in the recently concluded third season.

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