Meet Vidarbha Captain Akshay Wadkar, Who Slammed Hundred In Ranji Trophy Final: Talented Wicketkeeper/Batter Who Idolises MS Dhoni; In Pics
Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar played one of the best knocks of his career in the final of the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 against Mumbai. He slammed a hundred on Day 5 of the final at Wankhede stadium as Vidarbha was chasing over 500 runs in the fourth innings of the match. In this story, we introduce this talented wicketkeeper and batter who can be a solid India cricketer in future.
Mar 14, 2024, 11:38 AM IST
Ranji Trophy 2023-24 Quarterfinals Vidarbha Vs Karnataka, Mumbai vs Andhra, TN vs Saurashtra, MP vs Baroda: LIVE Streaming Details, Schedule, Squads
The Ranji Trophy enters its crucial quarterfinal stage with eight teams vying for a spot in the semis. Mumbai, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Vidarbha, Baroda, Saurashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra have emerged from a pool of 24 contenders, setting the stage for intense clashes.
Feb 23, 2024, 08:22 AM IST
Meet Shubham Dubey: Here's why Rajasthan Royals Engaged In Bidding War To Spend Rs. 5.8 Cr On Him In IPL 2024 Auction
Dubey's impact in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy extended beyond the numbers. His consistent high-impact knocks, including a memorable 58* against Bengal, showcased his ability to be a game-changer in crucial situations.
Dec 19, 2023, 18:25 PM IST
Shakuntala Express: Meet India’s Only Privately Owned Railway Line
Shakuntala Railways, the only private owned railway line in India is a narrow gauge railway line in Maharashtra. The train takes around 20 hours to cover the 190km distance between Yavatmal and Achalpur in Amravati district and stopped operations in 2019, but is still under the ownership of the Central Province Railway Company (CPRC), the private firm floated by the British firm called Killick-Nixon. It is pulled by a diesel engine that replaced a steam engine in 1995, after serving the train for 70 years.
Feb 28, 2023, 13:10 PM IST
Heavy rain alert in Maharashtra's Vidarbha
A video of Maharashtra's Nashik is going viral where suddenly water came on the road due to flood in the river. Let us tell you, in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, heavy rain has been warned for the next 5 days.
Aug 09, 2022, 10:12 AM IST
Locust army enters Maharahstra, 4-5 villages in Vidarbha region come under attack
Primary reports indicated that in the last couple of days, four to five villages in the Vidarbha region have come under attack from the locusts, known for feasting on all sorts of plants and standing crops.
May 26, 2020, 13:55 PM IST
Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer may take over as Vidarbha coach after Chandrakant Pandit's exit
Jaffer had called an end to his 24-year career as a professional cricketer on March 7.
Ishant Sharma advised six-week rest, out of New Zealand Tests
Ishant suffered a Grade 3 tear on his right ankle while playing for Delhi in their Ranji Trophy encounter against Vidarbha at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Jan 21, 2020, 18:34 PM IST
Ishant Sharma suffers ankle injury before India's squad announcement for New Zealand Tests
Playing for Delhi against Vidarbha, the 31-year-old picked up the injury in the fifth over of Vidarbha's second innings.
Jan 20, 2020, 19:42 PM IST
News 50: Intense spells of rain to continue in Mumbai
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted very intense spells of rain which are likely to continue in Mumbai for the next two-three days. Already 12 people are dead when a wall collapsed in Malad over hutments in Malad, in suburban Mumbai. Watch this video to know more.
Jul 02, 2019, 06:48 AM IST
Congress fooled people for 50 years, alleges Devendra Fadnavis
Addressing a rally at the BJP-Sena alliance's poll campaign in Wardha district of Maharashtra, he expressed confidence that people will help the BJP emerge victorious in the upcoming election.
Apr 01, 2019, 14:27 PM IST
BCCI should donate at least Rs 5 crore for Pulwama martyr's families: Acting president CK Khanna to COA
Khanna also requested that a two-minute silence be observed in the memory of the martyred soldiers during the opening game of the India vs Australia series as well as the IPL.
Feb 17, 2019, 15:54 PM IST
Double delight: Vidarbha retain Irani Cup, players donate prize money for martyr's children
Vidarbha has now become the third team after Mumbai and Karnataka to clinch two Irani Cup titles in a row.
Feb 16, 2019, 18:20 PM IST
Cheteshwar Pujara maintains same attitude in every team he's in: Saurashtra coach Sitanshu Kotak
Kotak said Pujara's presence was a big boost for the team.
Feb 14, 2019, 12:11 PM IST
Saurashtra coach Sitanshu Kotak credits youth-experience combination for good show in Ranji Trophy
Saurashtra registered a record chase of 372 in the quarterfinal against Uttar Pradesh, before triumphing over a Karnataka side comprising of the likes of Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair and Manish Pandey in the semifinal.
Feb 14, 2019, 11:47 AM IST
Ajinkya Rahane to lead Rest of India against Ranji champions Vidarbha, KL Rahul to lead India A vs England Lions
Saurashtra keeper-batsman Snell Patel, who scored a hundred in the Ranji final and left-arm spinner Dharmendra Jadeja, with fifty-plus wickets, have also made the cut.
Feb 07, 2019, 18:19 PM IST
Vidarbha claim 2nd successive Ranji title, beat Saurashtra in final by 78 runs
Set a target of 206, Saurashtra folded for 127 in 58.4 overs, giving Vidarbha their second title triumph in the country's marquee first-class tournament.
Feb 07, 2019, 11:37 AM IST
Saurashtra take Day 1 honours in Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha
The Saurashtra bowlers, especially Unadkat (2/20) and fellow pace bowler Chetan Sakariya (1/13), kept the rival batsmen on a tight leash.
Feb 03, 2019, 17:57 PM IST
Ranji Trophy Final: Sub-plots make Vidarbha vs Saurashtra summit clash interesting
The battle lines are drawn and the summit clash will not just be about Pujara and Umesh only but also about Wasim Jaffer, who has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket.
Feb 02, 2019, 16:48 PM IST
Ranji Trophy: Umesh Yadav stars as Vidarbha blows away Kerala's challenge to reach final
Vidarbha awaits the winner of the other semifinal between Karnataka and Saurashtra being played in Bengaluru.
Jan 25, 2019, 15:12 PM IST
