Ranji Trophy Final: Rajneesh Gurbani - the civil engineer who triggered Delhi's collapse
The Vidarbha pacer's 6/59 in Delhi's first-innings total of 295 included a hat-trick, which made him only the second bowler to achieve the feat in a Ranji Trophy final.
Dec 30, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
Ranji Trophy 2017 Final: Seasoned Wasim Jaffer steadies Vidarbha after Delhi's 295
Wasim Jaffer brought into play his years of experience as he guided Vidarbha to 206/4 with an unbeaten half-century after seamer Rajneesh Gurbani scythed through Delhi's lower-order for a rare hat-trick in a Ranji Trophy final here on Saturday.
Dec 30, 2017, 17:51 PM IST
Vidarbha pacer Rajneesh Gurbani becomes only second bowler to take hat-trick in Ranji Trophy Final
Vidarbha medium-pacer Rajneesh Gurbani repeated rare history in a Ranji Trophy final by becoming only the second bowler to take a hat-trick in the summit clash of the premier domestic first-class tournament, as the feat helped his side bowl out Delhi for 295 in their first innings on Saturday.
Dec 30, 2017, 15:08 PM IST
Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: Delhi, Vidarbha share honours after Dhruv Shorey's unbeaten ton
Considering that they lost their openers, including the seasoned Gautam Gambhir, within the first hour of the big final, Delhi would be content with the way the day progressed. Given the flow he was in, the seven-time winners, though, could be disappointed with Himmat's dismissal.
Dec 29, 2017, 18:30 PM IST
Ranji Trophy semi-finals, Day 3: Ganesh Satish half-century keeps Vidarbha afloat against Karnataka
Bad light stopped play and 32 overs were wasted due to a late start as conditions were overcast in the morning. Resuming at 294/8, Karnataka were all out for 301 taking a lead of 116 runs but Satish (71 off 128b batting; 10x4) batted sensibly and was ably supported by Apoorv Wankhade (49 off 48b; 9x4) and Akshay Wadkar (19 batting).
Dec 19, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
Ranji Trophy semi-finals, Day 2: Ton-up Karun Nair ensures first innings lead for Karnataka against Vidarbha
The second Indian to score a triple century in Tests, Nair, found a fine ally in skipper R Vinay Kumar (20 not out) as the duo batted sensibly amid the ruins in an unbroken 69- run ninth wicket partnership that took Karnataka's lead past 100.
Dec 18, 2017, 18:10 PM IST
Ranji Trophy semi-finals, Day 1: 13 wickets fall, as Karnataka vs Vidarbha match hangs in balance
Karnataka still trail Vidarbha by 149 runs with four days play still remaining.
Dec 17, 2017, 21:06 PM IST
Ranji Trophy: Kolkata 25K Run delays semifinal, Vidarbha arrive late
"We were caught in a traffic jam resulting in the delay," a team official told reporters as Vidarbha players checked in at Eden Gardens 8:45 a.m. and rushed through their warm-ups before the toss took place at 9:15 a.m.
Dec 17, 2017, 11:35 AM IST
Ranji Trophy semi-final: Favourites Karnataka face Vidarbha
Karnataka, playing a semi tie after a gap of two seasons, have been the in-form team with captain R Vinay Kumar leading from the front. Vidarbha on the other hand, are playing in the semi-finals for the first time. But they are not sure of Umesh's availability on this momentous occasion as the fast bowler is reportedly still in doubt.
Dec 16, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
Ranji Trophy, Round 2: Vidarbha, Saurashtra register wins; Ravindra Jadeja continues to shine on Day 3
Jadeja bagged nine wickets after scoring a double hundred to guide Saurashtra to an innings and 212-run victory over Jammu and Kashmir. As many as 16 wickets fell on day three after Jammu and Kashmir started the day at 103 for four.
Oct 16, 2017, 20:42 PM IST
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2017: Harbhajan Singh and Mandeep Singh's efforts guide Punjab to a 6 wicket victory over Vidarbha
While Harbhajan bowled an economical spell, Mandeep Singh anchored the chase hitting nine boundaries and two sixes
Feb 25, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
What's the point of progress if kids are malnourished: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said Maharashtra's progress and prosperity are pointless when 50 percent of children in the state are malnourished and below the poverty line.
Feb 15, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
Former selector Niranjan Shah's son Jaydev becomes first captain to play Ranji Trophy 100 matches
Under Jaydev's leadership, Saurashtra reached Ranji finals in 2012-13 and 2015-16.
Nov 24, 2016, 23:34 PM IST
The fascinating story of 'Chota Babloo': How a young Vidarbha javelin thrower emerged as dreaded bowler
Having graduated to senior level this year, young Lalit, son of an Indian Airforce officer has taken successive five-wicket hauls.
Nov 14, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
Nephew of former Maharashtra CM Vasantrao Naik joins BJP
Nilay Naik, nephew of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vasantrao Naik has joined the ruling BJP.
Oct 28, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
ACB files chargesheet in Gosikhurd irrigation scam
The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Saturday filed a chargesheet in a court here against six former officials for alleged fraud and corruption in Vidarbha's Gosikhurd inter-district irrigation project.
Sep 03, 2016, 15:19 PM IST
Vidarbha MLAs must unite on statehood issue: Groups
Several organisations fighting for a separate Vidarbha today called on the legislators from the region and requested them to show solidarity on the issue of Statehood.
Aug 06, 2016, 01:21 AM IST
Vidarbha: No such proposal; only Centre can form new states, says Fadnavis
The CM's statement came amid noisy protests by the Opposition, within and outside the Lower House, over the issue.
Aug 01, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
Several parts of Maharashtra continue to reel under flood-like situation
Mumbai has not experienced heavy rains in last 24 hours, but parts of Thane district and Navi Mumbai were hit by heavy rainfall.
Jul 12, 2016, 09:30 AM IST
Monsoon rains to cover entire India in next 48 hours: Weather office
Monsoon rains will cover the whole of India in the next 48 hours, the country`s weather office said on Monday, boosting hopes of a rise in farm output and incomes after two straight years of drought.
Jul 11, 2016, 21:58 PM IST
