Shashank Kishore

Senior correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

'Was getting really bored leaving the ball' - Iyer

Shreyas Iyer, who made 82 to spearhead Mumbai's resurgence in the Ranji Trophy final, was not pleased with Gujarat's defensive tactics on day three

12-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore in Indore

Iyer, Suryakumar lead Mumbai's fightback

A 127-run third-wicket stand between Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav helped Mumbai turn a 100-run first-innings deficit into a 108-run lead by the end of day three, with seven wickets in hand

12-Jan-2017•The Report by Shashank Kishore in Indore

Persistent Nadeem keeps knocking on the door

The left-arm spinner, who has taken 107 wickets in the last two Ranji seasons, has played cricket at every level but the India call has eluded him. Still, his hunger hasn't died

12-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore

Nayar keeps Mumbai alive despite missed opportunities

On a day neither side could entirely claim as their own, Aditya Tare believed the game would have been different had Mumbai taken the opportunities that Gujarat offered

11-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore in Indore

Parthiv, Juneja give Gujarat handy lead

Fifties from Parthiv Patel (90) and Manprit Juneja (77) ensured Gujarat retained the advantage in the Ranji Trophy final, having secured a first-innings lead

11-Jan-2017•The Report by Shashank Kishore in Indore

Gujarat bowlers shine by dismissing Mumbai for 228

The Gujarat bowling attack, without Jasprit Bumrah on national duty, combined well to dismiss defending champions Mumbai for 228 on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final in Indore

10-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore in Indore

Reborn Juneja channels Sehwag, Geet Sethi

After a skyrocketing start, Manprit Juneja's career graph took a steep downturn, but he's back among the runs now, after a series of chats with a billiards legend

10-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore in Indore

If we don't win the Ranji Trophy, it's an unsuccessful season - Tare

As Mumbai begin their quest for their 42nd Ranji title, Aditya Tare, their captain, elucidates on the burning desire to win that has become a part of the Mumbai tradition

09-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore in Indore

Gujarat's best shot at title after 66-year wait

Mumbai have won a formidable 41 out of 45 Ranji finals, but this will be Gujarat's best chance after waiting more than six decades to have a shot at the title

09-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore in Indore

Bumrah defies red-ball perceptions with renewed belief

By playing an integral part in Gujarat's run to the final, Jasprit Bumrah has shown he can be equally effective with the red ball by learning to adapt and assess situations

08-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore

Shy underachiever Panchal finally carves his identity

After eight years in the domestic circuit, Priyank Panchal, who debuted as an 18-year old full of self-doubt, is on the cusp of Ranji Trophy history, and he does not want to stop there

05-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore in Nagpur

How Dhoni spent his last day as captain

Cricket received a jolt with MS Dhoni's decision to relinquish the captaincy of India's limited-overs teams, but to the man himself it seemed to be no big deal

04-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore in Nagpur

Bumrah six-for propels Gujarat into final

Jasprit Bumrah and RP Singh bowled Gujarat into the Ranji Trophy final for only the second time in the tournament's 83-year history

04-Jan-2017•The Report by Shashank Kishore in Nagpur

Jaggi and Nadeem establish Jharkhand advantage

Ishank Jaggi's fifth century of the season and a three wickets in five overs in the final half hour before stumps turned the Ranji Trophy semi-final Jharkhand's way

03-Jan-2017•The Report by Shashank Kishore in Nagpur

Gujarat reap benefits of using RP Singh judiciously

RP Singh may not be the same menacing swing bowler he was when he first burst onto the scene, but Gujarat needed his experience at a critical time and he did not disappoint

02-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore in Nagpur

RP Singh's three-for gives Gujarat the edge

RP Singh took three wickets as Gujarat reduced Jharkhand to 214 for 5 after being bowled out for 390 on a see-saw second day in Nagpur

02-Jan-2017•The Report by Shashank Kishore in Nagpur

Dhoni calms Jharkhand on day of toil

Jharkhand didn't taste too much success on the field on the first day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against Gujarat, but they were perked up by the presence of a rather famous mentor

01-Jan-2017•Shashank Kishore in Nagpur

Panchal's unbeaten 144 leads Gujarat dominance

With his fifth century of the season - the most by a Gujarat batsman - Priyank Panchal dominated Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Nagpur

01-Jan-2017•The Report by Shashank Kishore in Nagpur

Scenarios : Five quarter-final spots up for grabs

Mumbai, Jharkhand and Karnataka are assured of a knockout berth, irrespective of how they fare in their last league game. At least 12 other teams are in with a chance to join them

02-Dec-2016•Shashank Kishore and Bharath Seervi

Hardworking Bundela makes Ranji history

Madhya Pradesh captain Devendra Bundela, who is poised to become the most-capped Ranji cricketer, credits his success to his discipline and work ethic

28-Nov-2016•Shashank Kishore

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