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Vineet Saxena, who was instrumental in his side's second Ranji Trophy win in two years, is one of those archetypal journeymen who toils far from the limelight, keeping the faith alive

Madhya Pradesh's TP Sudhindra was the highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy. The achievement came after he had given up on cricket, twice

Though they were defending champions, Rajasthan couldn't have started the season any worse. Not that it mattered, since the end was perfect, once again

Fastidious in his ways, yet instinctive on the pitch; 37 years old but still hard working, Hrishikesh Kanitkar's biggest asset is his ability to instill calm, and that is what has brought his team consecutive Ranji titles

Rajasthan ran into Bombay seven times in the Ranji Trophy final, and the title continued to elude them

L Balaji, their captain, considers this is the best Tamil Nadu team he's been part of and its progress to the final has been a truly collective effort

Robin Bist's life is already littered with instances where he has received good advice that has shaped his career. That has helped earn his position as Rajasthan's batting giant this season

He may well be a work in progress, but for Rajasthan, Rituraj is working just fine for the moment

No single encounter highlights the extent of Mumbai's psychological stranglehold over Tamil Nadu better than the Ranji semi-final of the 1999-2000 season

It has been many years since Haryana produced a player who gets the kind of attention that makes selectors bolt upright. Any performance that gets them into their first Ranji final since 1991, though, might just do it

Former Yorkshire bowler Peter Hartley says that if he can succeed at the sport of Alpine skiing, he is not at all daunted about standing as an umpire in the upcoming Ranji Trophy semi-final and final in India

The Rajasthan captain reveals the five factors that helped his side defy the odds after a sluggish start to the season, to stay in the Elite league and barge into the semi-finals

Madhya Pradesh's last pair was at the crease when the Mumbai captain Wasim Jaffer pushed back seven fielders to the deep. It set the tone for a day when Mumbai just refused to take charge.

Maharashtra's Akshay Darekar says the reason for his success this season is his transformation from a containing to an attacking spinner

The lack of star players and professional signings has actually worked in Madhya Pradesh's favour this season. They've also shown the resilience to progress after a disastrous season opener

A lack of outright wins suggests a weakness in Tamil Nadu's bowling. But, as their captain points out, they have taken 20 wickets three times this season; perhaps fielding and the weather are their real enemies

Allrounder is reaping the benefits of a new attitude and a commitment to fitness with both bat and ball

Rajasthan's bowlers were struggling in the early stages of the Ranji Trophy. Then Meyrick Pringle took over as the bowling coach and turned their fortunes around

The Mumbai captain and Ranji record-holder looks back at his domestic career, playing maidan cricket, learning to score fast, the team's winning philosophy, and more

What the Elite teams need to do to make the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy