Ranji Trophy Super League, 2008/09 news from Cricinfo.com

Up close and jovial

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sriram Veera watches the Ranji Trophy final come to end, from up close

'Now we know how to win'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

'There were no shortcuts'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Samant in the spotlight

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Tyagi's test

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Long way from the elite

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

What is the BCCI doing to raise the level of umpiring in the country?

Time to pitch it right

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Bright end of a dark street

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Suresh Raina looks back at his worst year, 2007, as a blessing in disguise

Knock knock

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Flickering talent discovers the limelight

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The story of Shivakant Shukla, who batted for821 minutes to take Uttar Pradesh through to the final of the Ranji Trophy, embodies Uttar Pradesh cricket

Using the f-word to succeed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ajinkya Rahane needs 24 runs to reach the 1000-run mark for the season

The smiling assassin is back

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

One of the more endearing sights in Indian cricket is back. To see L Balaji smiling on a cricket field, after a painful two-year hiatus, is reassuring

Early bird

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Used to striking before the batsmen have even warmed up, he became Mumbai's best bowler before his 20th birthday

One last drama, and a dream ended prematurely

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Highlights of the seventh round of the Ranji Trophy's Super League and Plate matches

Comeback men, and comeback teams

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Highlights of the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy's Super League and Plate matches

One city, three matches, one day

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In winter Delhi often hosts multiple first-class matches at the same time. Can one fan watch them all? Our intrepid correspondent gives it a shot

Shadow of terror, and the communication gap

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Highlights of the fifth round of the Ranji Trophy's Super League and Plate matches

In pursuit of a sporting track

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Finally there is some breathing space in the Ranji Trophy season, and finally there is room to look back

Determined Goud keeps the faith

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

When he quietly - he wouldn't know any other way - walked out to field against Andhra last week, Yere Goud became only the 16th player to have played a 100 Ranji Trophy matches

Superstitious debutant, a umpire under fire and other stories

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Highlights of the fourht round of the Ranji Trophy's Super League and Plate matches

The champions' curse, and a bowling free-for-all

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Highlights of the third round of the Ranji Trophy's Super League and Plate matches

From No. 11 to No. 1 to middle order

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In an exhibition of responsible defence followed by clean hitting, Vidyut punished the Karnataka bowers and scored 193 to put Tamil Nadu on the way to three points

Triple trouble, and the hat-trick man

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Highlights of the second round of the Ranji Trophy's Super League and Plate matches

A happy divorce and a timely nudge

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Highlights of the first round of the Ranji Trophy's Super League and Plate matches

An eye on Ranji - 5

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In a five-part preview series, Cricinfo profiles the Super League teams

An eye on Ranji - 4

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In a five-part preview series, Cricinfo profiles the Super League teams

An eye on Ranji - 3

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In a five-part preview series, Cricinfo profiles the Super League teams

An eye on Ranji - 2

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Cricinfo profiles the Super League teams. Here's part 2

An eye on Ranji - I

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In a five-part preview series, Cricinfo profiles the Super League teams