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    newscricket7 months ago

    Faiz Fazal steps away from T20 cricket to enable development of youngsters

    Vidarbha captain Faiz Fazal will not partake in the forthcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and has decided to call it a day from T20 cricket to give youngsters the platform to shine and develop. Fazal, who has played 66 T20s in his career, led Vidarbha to a third-place finish in Group B in SMAT 2019.
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    newscricketa year ago

    Umesh Yadav's hustle prior to 2009 Duleep Trophy showed his determination, recalls Faiz Fazal

    Faiz Fazal has recalled an incident from 2009 when Umesh Yadav and he were picked to play for Central Zone, when the pacer had reached the airport on his brother’s bike. The Vidarbha captain also remembered that Yadav was carrying a suitcase in one hand and his cricket kit on the other.
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    featurecricketa year ago

    Why selectors are not to be blamed for overlooking individuals from winning sides

    As a cricket fan in India, every year, certain episodes repeat itself. So much so that it becomes an annual ritual of sorts. You have players from the class of ‘11 dissing Dhoni for absolutely no reason and then you have the likes of Manoj Tiwary getting agitated over going unsold in IPL auction.
    Anirudh Suresh
    featurecricketa year ago

    Chandrakant Pandit - The hard task-master on a mission to democratize his 'unique' philosophy

    If you ever have witnessed a Chandrakant Pandit net session carefully, you might fail to understand his process at first - one moment, he seems like a best friend to his wards and a moment later, a hard task-master. A coach of varied philosophy, you might say.
    Bastab K Parida
    newscricketa year ago

    Ranji Trophy 2019-20 | Elite Group A - Gujarat sets up clash against Goa with easy win

    Gujarat set up a quarter-final clash against Plate Group table-toppers Goa by defeating Andhra, who also qualified, by eight wickets in the final round of league matches. Among the other matches, Rajasthan and Hyderabad handed Delhi and Vidarbha frustrating draws in their respective clashes.
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    newscricketa year ago

    Ranji Trophy 2019-20 | Elite Group A - Bengal headline Group A with win over Punjab to qualify for quarter-finals

    Bengal qualified to the quarter-finals of the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season with a 48-run win over Punjab at Patiala. Elsewhere, Gujarat and Vidarbha inched closer to comfortable wins over Andhra and Hyderabad respectively, while Delhi enforced the follow-on against Rajasthan going into Day 4.
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    newscricketa year ago

    Ranji Trophy 2019-20 | Elite Group A - Bengal beat Punjab to qualify for quarter-finals

    Bengal kept their hopes of qualifying to the knockout stages of the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season with a 48-run win over Punjab at Patiala. Elsewhere, Gujarat and Vidarbha inched closer to comfortable wins over Andhra and Hyderabad respectively, while Delhi enforced the follow-on against Rajasthan.
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    newscricketa year ago

    Ranji Trophy 2019-20 | Elite Group A - Punjab-Bengal clash heading for thrilling finale

    The final round league match between Punjab and Bengal at the Dhruve Pandove Stadium in Patiala is heading for a thrilling finale with Bengal’s second-innings lead inching close to 200. Elsewhere, Delhi posted a mammoth total of 623 in their first bout and have Rajasthan struggling at 115 for four.
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    newscricketa year ago

    Ranji Trophy 2019-20 | Elite Group A - Andhra crush Kerala, Rajasthan coast home against Hyderabad

    Andhra crushed Kerala by seven wickets to clinch their fourth win of the season, while Rajasthan coasted home to a nine-wicket win against Hyderabad. Elsewhere, Gujarat need another 105 runs to beat Vidarbha with six wickets in hand, while the Delhi-Bengal clash looks destined for a draw.
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    reportcricket2 years ago

    Ranji Trophy 2019-20 | Elite Group A - Vidarbha, Punjab dominate on opening day

    Vidarbha skipper Faiz Fazal scored a brilliant century to give Vidarbha an early advantage while spinners Mayank Markande and Gurkeerat Singh dominate to provide Punjab with an early impetus. Elsewhere, Sanju Samson scored a brilliant century for Kerala while Andhra and Delhi share even honours.
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