Ranji Trophy Plate League 2011/12 / Features

The case for a 12-team Ranji Trophy

Jan 20, 2012: To revive the Indian team, the board must first reorganise the domestic structure. How about fewer teams and a shorter, better planned season?

Ranji Trophy quarter-finals

Faith in players took Hyderabad back to top level

Dec 31, 2011: After their 21 all out debacle against Rajasthan last season, Hyderabad dropped several players. This season, new coach Sunil Joshi insisted players be stuck with, and they have earned a quarter-final against Rajasthan

Armed, dangerous and ready to play

Dec 8, 2011: Unlike Indian first-class cricket's other teams, the Services side are a breed apart, with an old-fashioned ethos all their own

Ranji Trophy Plate League 2011-12

Kerala and HP in semi-final shootout

Dec 7, 2011: It's still a tight race to the semi-finals as the Plate League enters the final round. A guide to who needs to do what to qualify

Ranji Trophy Plate League 2011-12

Re-laid Kochi pitch lends Plate division bite

Dec 4, 2011: Kerala's surge this Ranji season marks a turnaround in their fortunes, and their thrilling finishes against Services and Andhra on the treacherous pitch at the Nehru Stadium stand out in a season of dull draws

Ranji Trophy Plate League 2011-12

The secret of Laxman's steel: Hyderabad

Dec 1, 2011: He may not be able to play for his Ranji side often, but follows them closely even when on tour and is encouraged by the upturn after they hit rock bottom

Ranji Trophy 2011-12, 3rd round

Tricky Kotla and an outrageous injury

Nov 22, 2011: ESPNcricinfo looks at the highlights of the third round of the Ranji Trophy 2011-12

Ranji Trophy 2011-12, 2nd round

A freak catch, and an inebriated captain

Nov 14, 2011: ESPNcricinfo looks at the highlights of the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2011-12