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New Delhi, March 12 – Former India captain Anil Kumble said that Rajat Patidar will face a significant challenge in leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, noting that expectations will be high after last season's successful campaign.Patidar took...

New Delhi, March 12 – Former Indian left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said that talismanic Virat Kohli will be “more hungry than ever” to win back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles after Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first-ever trophy in 2025.Kohli played a pivotal role in RCB’s...

New Delhi, February 28 The Kashmir willow has been a part of the journey for legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, who on Saturday described Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy success as a "beautiful" transition from being a facilitator of cricket to becoming a champion.Jammu and Kashmir...

Hubballi, February 28 Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal praised Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi on Saturday for bowling "exceptionally well" throughout the Ranji Trophy season, while admitting that his team failed to step up in the final, which they lost here.The 91st Ranji Trophy final...

Hubballi, February 28 – Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal expressed pride in his team's effort despite their defeat in the Ranji Trophy final, while graciously acknowledging Jammu & Kashmir's superior performance and their richly deserved historic maiden title triumph.Reflecting on...

Hubballi, February 27 Scorecard at the end of the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka here on Friday.Jammu & Kashmir – 1st Innings: 584Karnataka – 1st Innings:KL Rahul c Wadhawan b Auqib Nabi 13Mayank Agarwal lbw b Auqib Nabi 160Devdutt Padikkal...

Hubli, February 27 – Right-arm pacer Auqib Nabi claimed his seventh five-wicket haul of the season as Jammu & Kashmir bowled out Karnataka for 293 in 93.3 overs, gaining a massive 291-run lead in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Friday.Karnataka began cautiously in...

Hubballi, February 26 India's latest pace sensation, Aqib Nabi, bowled a sensational opening spell that rocked Karnataka's star-studded top order as Jammu and Kashmir took a firm grip on the Ranji Trophy final, despite Mayank Agarwal's defiant hundred here on Thursday.At the close of play on...

Hubli, February 25 – Captain Paras Dogra and Kanhaiya Wadhawan rescued the team after consecutive wickets, as Jammu & Kashmir reached 380/4 at lunch on Day 2 against the eight-time champions Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy Final here at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Wednesday.After being pushed...

Hubballi, February 24 Jammu and Kashmir chose to bat against Karnataka in their first Ranji Trophy final here on Tuesday.Karnataka made no changes to their playing eleven from the previous match, while Jammu and Kashmir brought in Sahil Lotra and Qamran Iqbal in place of Shubham Khajuria and...

Hubli, February 24 – Jammu and Kashmir won the toss and chose to bat first against eight-time champions Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Tuesday.Jammu & Kashmir has qualified for its first Ranji Trophy title. Notably, the last team to win their maiden...

Hubbali, February 23 – Jammu and Kashmir will attempt to write the most unlikely chapter in Indian domestic cricket history when they take on the formidable eight-time champions, Karnataka, in the Ranji Trophy final starting on Tuesday.While Paras Dogra-led J&K have a maiden title to win...

New Delhi, Feb 23 – On February 17, after securing a narrow lead over Jammu & Kashmir, many believed Bengal were certain to reach the Ranji Trophy final. A strong second innings performance would have been enough for Bengal to compete against Karnataka for the title.However, cricket is known...

New Delhi, February 23 – In the Jammu and Kashmir dressing room, filled with the nerves of playing their first-ever Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka in Hubbali, fast bowling spearhead Auqib Nabi is, by all accounts, the calmest man in the room. This composure is precisely what makes Nabi...

Hubballi, Feb 23 – Jammu and Kashmir's entry into the Ranji Trophy final is a heartwarming story of grit and passion, but to win the title, the underdog team needs to perform a remarkable feat against eight-time champions Karnataka over the next five days, starting Tuesday.Karnataka's status...

Hubballi (Karnataka), February 22 Skipper Devdutt Padikkal described the excellent form of his top-order batsmen as a confidence booster ahead of Karnataka's Ranji Trophy final against Jammu and Kashmir, which begins here on Tuesday.Besides Devdutt, other frontline batsmen such as KL Rahul...

Hubballi, Feb 22 Jammu and Kashmir's entry into their maiden Ranji Trophy final is a heartwarming story of resilience and passion, but to claim the title, the underdog team needs a remarkable performance against eight-time champions Karnataka over the next five days, starting Monday...

Hubballi (Karnataka), Feb 22 Former India pacer R Vinay Kumar said that Karnataka's strong batting lineup, featuring stars like KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Mayank Agarwal, and Karun Nair, gives them a significant advantage over debutants Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy final, starting here...

Hubballi, February 22 – Auqib Nabi's outstanding performance in leading Jammu and Kashmir to their first Ranji Trophy final has put him in the spotlight, but the pressure feels manageable as he prepares for the most important match of his career.Nabi is the second-highest wicket-taker in this...

Lucknow, February 19 – The Karnataka cricket team, led by Devdutt Padikkal, has ended an 11-year wait and reached their first Ranji Trophy final since the 2014-15 season. The team qualified after they gained a first-innings lead against Uttarakhand in the semi-final played at the Ekana Stadium...