Abhishek Nayar moves to Pondicherry in search of special 100

The allrounder was 99 matches old when he was dropped from the Mumbai squad, and didn't play for them again

'Patience will get me big runs'

India A batsman Prithvi Shaw talks about learning to bide his time when the bowlers are on top, and how he made his recent big scores

Uncertain beginnings in India's North-East

A lack of funds and existing infrastructure have left Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim with a mountain to climb ahead of their debut season in senior domestic cricket

'I cannot describe this feeling' - Faiz Fazal

As he soaks up that winning feeling, the Vidarbha captain talks about how he always knew his team could go the distance this season. Coach Pandit, meanwhile, is happy to script an inspiring-underdog story

'I don't know anything other than playing cricket' - Jaffer

Vidarbha's senior-most statesman, who also played mentor to the side this season, speaks about what keeps him going

Vidarbha's maiden Ranji title in 61 seasons

Vidarbha crowned champions in maiden Ranji final

Vidarbha won their maiden Ranji title with a nine-wicket win, coming back into the game after Delhi's spirited fightback had threatened a bigger chase

Wadkar's maiden hundred tightens Vidarbha's grip on final

Delhi's dropped chances and unclear strategic decisions hurt them on the third day as Vidarbha piled on the runs in Indore

Gurbani hat-trick, Jaffer fifty keep Vidarbha in hunt for lead

Vidarbha wrapped up Delhi's innings earlier than expected on the morning, and fifties from seniors Faiz Fazal and Wasim Jaffer kept them in the hunt for a lead

'On these wickets, it is all about taking your time' - Shorey

Delhi's No. 3 is used to hauling his team out of pressure situations, and on Friday he did so on the biggest stage in domestic cricket, the Ranji Trophy final

Shorey century holds Vidarbha at bay

Vidarbha debutant Aditya Thakare dealt Delhi two early blows but their No. 3 and No. 6 batsmen fought back and steered them to a relatively safer position of 271 for 6 in Indore

'Create a winning habit with confidence, motivation' - Chandrakant Pandit

How did Vidarbha's coach change his team's mindset and inculcate the self-belief needed to make the Ranji Trophy final? With love, of course

'Don't care if we are underdogs' - Faiz Fazal

Vidarbha have beaten the odds on several occasions already this season, but can their dream streak extend for one more match?

Controversies 'triggered' Delhi's revival - Gambhir

They began the year with stories of the captain alleging the coach was creating an insecure environment. They may end it by becoming Ranji Trophy champions

I want Vidarbha to think like winners - Jaffer

Wasim Jaffer, former Mumbai captain and current Vidarbha batsman, talks about his role as a mentor with Vidarbha who will play their first Ranji Trophy final from Friday

I felt anxious all night long - Gurbani

Vidarbha seamer Rajneesh Gurbani, playing the biggest match of his life, could not wait to get back on the field to help his side make history

'We did not deserve to be in the final' - Vinay Kumar

The Karnataka captain was critical in his assessment of the team's performance after the semi-final loss to Vidarbha