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Mumbai v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy final, Hyderabad, 5th day

Up close and jovial

Jan 17, 2009: Sriram Veera watches the Ranji Trophy final come to end, from up close

Mohammad Kaif

'Now we know how to win'

Jan 16, 2009: Uttar Pradesh will no doubt be heartbroken by the missed opportunity in this year's Ranji Trophy final, after suffering their second loss in successive finals. Captain Mohammad Kaif though believes it still is a very huge achievement nonetheless, a

Pravin Amre

'There were no shortcuts'

Jan 16, 2009: Praveen Amre never won the Ranji Trophy as a player, but in his three years as Mumbai's coach he has won the Ranji title twice. He shares Mumbai's journey to their 38th Ranji crown

Mumbai v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy final, Hyderabad, 5th day

Mumbai complete 38th title win

Jan 16, 2009: Mumbai won their 38th Ranji Trophy title with about a session to spare on the final day

Mumbai v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy final, Hyderabad, 4th day

Samant in the spotlight

Jan 15, 2009: Wicketkeeper Vinayak Samant, pushed into opening by Amre in the final league game, scored his maiden ton to allow Mumbai have a firm grasp on their 38th title

Mumbai v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy final, Hyderabad, 4th day

Rohit and Samant shut out UP

Jan 15, 2009: Rohit Sharma played his second important innings of the Ranji Trophy final as Mumbai batted Uttar Pradesh out of the match

Mumbai v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy final, Hyderabad, 3rd day

Zaheer delivers on his promise

Jan 14, 2009: Zaheer Khan and Shivakant Shukla were the star performers for Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh on day three of the Ranji Trophy final in Hyderabad

Sudeep Tyagi

Tyagi's test

Jan 14, 2009: Great debut season. Heartbreaking injury. Loss of form. But Sudeep Tyagi did enough in his first season of first-class cricket to merit a central contract, and to be retained by Chennai Super Kings

Mumbai v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy final, Hyderabad, 3rd day

Zaheer's seven takes Mumbai close to title

Jan 14, 2009: A devastating Zaheer Khan was too much for Uttar Pradesh's batsmen and his second five-for in back-to-back Ranji Trophy finals took Mumbai within striking distance of a 38th title

Indian umpiring

Long way from the elite

Jan 13, 2009: What is the BCCI doing to raise the level of umpiring in the country?

Mumbai v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy final, Hyderabad, 2nd day

Zaheer's all-round show gives Mumbai the advantage

Jan 13, 2009: Zaheer Khan the batsman took advantage of Uttar Pradesh's lapses in the field and later grabbed two wickets in a economical 13-over spell to put Mumbai on top

Mumbai v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy final, Hyderabad, 1st day

Time to pitch it right

Jan 12, 2009: A lively pitch for the final was a pleasant sight when you consider that complete batting beauties were served up for the semi-finals

Mumbai v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy final, Hyderabad, 1st day

Bhuvneshwar lives his dream

Jan 12, 2009: Save it in your fancy phone or write it down somewhere, because you won't want to forget Bhuvneshwar Kumar's name

Mumbai v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy final, Hyderabad, 1st day

Bhuvneshwar and Rohit star on opening day

Jan 12, 2009: Bhuvneshwar Kumar worked against his luck, his captain, and the fielders to help Uttar Pradesh end a see-saw first day of the Ranji Trophy final on even terms

Suresh Raina is enjoying his game more than ever

Bright end of a dark street

Jan 11, 2009: Suresh Raina looks back at his worst year, 2007, as a blessing in disguise

Ranji Trophy Final, 2008-09

Final rule confuses Mumbai

Jan 11, 2009: Mumbai have expressed their dismay and surprise at the rules for the Ranji Trophy final that state that if a team's first innings is incomplete, the winner will be decided on the run rate

Ranji Trophy Final, 2008-09

How will UP stop Tendulkar?

Jan 11, 2009: The Ranji Trophy final battle promises to be interesting, says Sriram Veera

Ranji Trophy Super League, 2008-09

Mumbai's road to the final

Jan 10, 2009: Cricinfo traces Mumbai's path to the final of the Super League of the 2008-09 Ranji Trophy

Cheteshwar Pujara

Knock knock

Jan 10, 2009: Indian cricket's next big thing seems to be a 20-year-old from Rajkot determined to break the selectors' door down by producing triple-hundreds on demand

Ranji Trophy Super League, 2008-09

Uttar Pradesh's road to the final

Jan 10, 2009: Cricinfo traces Uttar Pradesh's path to the final of the Super League of the 2008-09 Ranji Trophy