‘Perfect preparation’: Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur gives thumbs-up to Ranji season split | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Perfect preparation’: Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur gives thumbs-up to Ranji season split | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shardul Thakur (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Mumbai: Vocal about the need for more gap between Ranji Trophy matches last year, Mumbai captain and India allrounder Shardul Thakur has given a thumbs-up to the concept of a break between the two legs of the Ranji Trophy for white-ball tournaments, implemented by the BCCI since last season. The…

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Fire and Glory: Vidarbha’s young brigade beat Rest of India by 93 runs to clinch third Irani Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India

Fire and Glory: Vidarbha’s young brigade beat Rest of India by 93 runs to clinch third Irani Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India

The young Vidarbha team displayed a rare hunger against Rest of India in the Irani Cup final. (PTI) Nagpur: Till a few years ago, you could call Vidarbha many things — studious, sincere, disciplined — but never fiery. They were the polite achievers of Indian domestic cricket — methodical in pursuit, measured in celebration.But something…

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Irani Cup: O Captain! My Captain! Akshay Wadkar’s on-field acumen guides Vidarbha to glory | Cricket News – The Times of India

Irani Cup: O Captain! My Captain! Akshay Wadkar’s on-field acumen guides Vidarbha to glory | Cricket News – The Times of India

Nagpur: Vidarbha’s captain Akshay Wadkar receives the championship trophy after defeating Rest of India in the Irani Cup 2025 cricket match, at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_05_2025_000290B) Nagpur: Let’s get it out of the way — Akshay Wadkar is not your typical flamboyant cricketer. Off the field, he could…

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Irani Cup: Harsh Dubey, Yash Thakur power Vidarbha, defeat Rest of India by 93 runs | Cricket News – The Times of India

Irani Cup: Harsh Dubey, Yash Thakur power Vidarbha, defeat Rest of India by 93 runs | Cricket News – The Times of India

Vidarbha are Irani Cup champions (Screengrabs/BCCI) Vidarbha continued their unbeaten run in Irani Cup clashes, defeating Rest of India by 93 runs in a pulsating title clash at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday. The win marks their third triumph in the prestigious fixture. Chasing a steep target of 361, Rest of India were…

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Irani Cup: Vidarbha tighten noose around Rest of India, Yash Thakur takes four as batters stretch lead To 224 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Irani Cup: Vidarbha tighten noose around Rest of India, Yash Thakur takes four as batters stretch lead To 224 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Nagpur: Rest of India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad, left, Ishan Kishan, right, and others return to pavilion due to low light on day three of the Irani Cup 2025 cricket match between Vidarbha and Rest of India, at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_03_2025_000286B) Nagpur: Before the clouds rolled in and dimmed…

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Irani Cup: Atharva Taide’s unbeaten ton takes Vidarbha to 280/5 against Rest of India on Day 1 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Irani Cup: Atharva Taide’s unbeaten ton takes Vidarbha to 280/5 against Rest of India on Day 1 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Atharva Taide (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Opener Atharva Taide made full use of his opportunities, scoring a composed unbeaten century to steer Vidarbha to 280/5 on the opening day of the Irani Cup clash against Rest of India (ROI) on Wednesday. Taide remained unbeaten on 118 off 240 balls, while Yash Rathod played a crucial…

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BCCI confirm reason for Shreyas Iyer’s absence from India A vs Australia A; name squad for one-day matches | Cricket News – The Times of India

BCCI confirm reason for Shreyas Iyer’s absence from India A vs Australia A; name squad for one-day matches | Cricket News – The Times of India

File photo of India batter Shreyas Iyer. (Image credit: X) Shreyas Iyer has decided to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket due to recurring back problems, it was confirmed by the BCCI on Thursday. He informed the BCCI about his decision after experiencing back spasms and stiffness having undergone recent surgery in the UK….

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