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Topic: Ranji Trophy

Message to fans at Kotla watching Ranji match: Come for Kohli, stay for the game

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

‘King’ Kohli ‘returns home’, checks in with Delhi squad ahead of Ranji Trophy

The 36-year-old will play against Railways from 30 January, marking his return to the premier domestic event where he last appeared in 2012.

Sharma, Gill & Pant among misfiring big guns in Ranji, headache for selectors ahead of Champions Trophy

Team India captain returned to domestic cricket after a nearly decade-long hiatus against J&K. But, Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 3 & 26 runs in two innings.

Rohit Sharma reunites with Mumbai squad for training sessions ahead of Ranji Trophy

While there's no official confirmation, Rohit Sharma's decision to train with the squad, hints at the possibility of him being available for at least one of the two remaining fixtures.

‘Will never play for Andhra again’ — cricketer Hanuma Vihari’s allegations set off political storm

Former captain says he was humiliated by Andhra Cricket Association. TDP supports Vihari, brings up his Kapu caste, slams YSRCP for its ‘vindictive politics’ and ‘henchmen’ in cricket body.

Ranji Trophy should be scrapped, says cricketer-turned-politician Manoj Tiwary

Tiwary wrote on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that there were many things wrong with the tournament causing it to lose its charm and importance.

Rival factions, funding murk — Bihar cricket’s in a mess & it’s already affected MSD, Ishan Kishan

In January first week, two rival teams arrived at Patna stadium for Ranji match against Mumbai. Episode showcases how cricket body remains divided for years.

Mumbai vs Bihar vs Bihar: Why 2 cricket teams from same state turned up to play in Ranji match

Drama ensued at Patna's Moin-ul-Haq stadium Friday as two groups claimed to be the official Bihar team. It's the result of a power struggle in the state cricket association.

Wild overgrowth, glass shards, busted scoreboard — plight of Patna stadium dampens Ranji mood

Deputy to president of Bihar Cricket Association says requested state govt many times to hand over stadium, but to no avail, adds: ‘If govt pays attention, it can be better again.’

Faith in players, ‘11 batsmen’, Kotak factor — How Saurashtra conquered Indian domestic cricket

The Saurashtra team has been on a roll over the last few years, with this season seeing Ranji and Vijay Hazare Trophy wins, despite odds. Players credit coaching and team culture.

On Camera

Mohan Bhagwat’s U-turn on ‘retire at 75’ is a Hindu succession problem

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has backtracked on his retirement rules. The ‘75-year rule’ was applied selectively to sideline some leaders, but it doesn’t apply to the top brass.

Easy loans, uneasy ‘debt traps’. Women harassed by private lenders ask ‘who will restore lost dignity?’

A public meeting, where the women voiced their protest, took place this month in Delhi, grounded on the findings of an AIDWA survey, covering 9,000 women borrowers.

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.