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Spirited Goa no longer the underdogs

Goa swept aside more fancied opposition in the zonal phase of the Syed Mushtaq Ali, and are setting their sights high as they head into the Super League

07-Apr-2014•Amol Karhadkar

'I handle pressure better now'

Vinay Kumar talks about Karnataka's historic treble, how his bowling has improved, and his thoughts on making a comeback to the India side

25-Mar-2014•Interview by Nagraj Gollapudi

Saner franchises, wiser spends

Three years ago, franchises had been prepared to splash USD 1.6 million on Saurabh Tiwary and USD 900,000 on Daniel Christian. This time, they were more cautious with the cash, and looked to build balanced squads

12-Feb-2014•Nagraj Gollapudi in Bangalore

The millions earned and lost

A look at the big numbers from the first day of the 2014 IPL Auction

12-Feb-2014•Shiva Jayaraman

Franchise insiders predict a more rational auction

With most teams choosing to retain players and starting with a smaller purse, the IPL auction could see teams spending more frugally than before and building smaller squads

11-Feb-2014•Nagraj Gollapudi

Speed dating, IPL style

With uncapped Indian players entering the IPL auction pool for the first time, franchises have begun inviting talented domestic players for trials to assess their value

11-Feb-2014•Nagraj Gollapudi and Amol Karhadkar

'It was like winning the World Cup' - KL Rahul

A day after claiming their seventh Ranji Trophy title, a few Karnataka players elaborate on what the victory meant to them and the relief at redeeming themselves after the heartbreak of 2010

03-Feb-2014•Nagraj Gollapudi in Bangalore

A season for Karnataka's batsmen and seamers

Stats highlights from the 2013-14 season of the Ranji Trophy, which Karnataka won to notch their seventh win in the tournament

03-Feb-2014•S Rajesh

Depth, healthy competition clinched it for Karnataka

The Ranji winners made several changes through the season, and importantly, the players grabbed their opportunities. Team bonding and a sound mentorship system also contributed to their success

02-Feb-2014•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Hyderabad

'One of the ends was a green top, the other a dustbowl'

The last time Maharashtra made it to the Ranji Trophy final, 21 years ago, things didn't quite go their way. But for everyone involved, it was an unforgettable match

28-Jan-2014•Amol Karhadkar

Trite out, outright in

There has been a conscious effort from the BCCI to produce sporting pitches in Ranji Trophy; the results have now started to show

27-Jan-2014•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Self-taught Bawne gives Maharashtra solidity

27-Jan-2014•Karthik Krishnaswamy

The free jazz of Samad Fallah's bowling

With an unpredictable run-up and an urgent, hustling style, Maharashtra seamer Samad Fallah has scripted a tale of resilience and passion for cricket

19-Jan-2014•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Indore

J&K take the step up

Last season's bottom-dwellers were this season's quarter-finalists in the Ranji Trophy. They now have the belief to compete against the top teams, but they need better preparation

18-Jan-2014•Devashish Fuloria

'Wearing the Bengal jersey is my motivation'- Shukla

Laxmi Shukla hasn't played for India since 1999, but the allrounder doesn't have any regrets. Irrespective of the stage, Shukla has always given his best, and this season, he has led by example to guide a young Bengal team to the Ranji Trophy semi-finals

17-Jan-2014•Rachna Shetty

From relegation to semifinals, one pep talk at a time

He was Maharashtra's captain when they last reached the Ranji Trophy final 21 years ago. As coach, Surendra Bhave has made them dream again

15-Jan-2014•Amol Karhadkar

'I never used to take cricket seriously'- Anureet

From not taking cricket seriously and facing fitness issues, to emerging as Railways' leading wicket-taker and a key figure behind the team's journey to the quarter-finals this season, Anureet Singh has come a long way

12-Jan-2014•Rachna Shetty in Kolkata

Jadhav shows respect for defence

Maharashtra's Kedar Jadhav has passed 1000 runs for the season. The aggressive batsman has understood the importance of defence, thanks to his coach, and it was his composure that helped him outclass Mumbai

12-Jan-2014•Amol Karhadkar in Mumbai

Rawat, Ghosh stand out for consistency

Mahesh Rawat has graduated into the mainstay of the Railways batting. Arindam Ghosh is benefiting from his shift from Bengal. The pair kept Railways in the hunt with their third century stand this season

09-Jan-2014•Rachna Shetty in Kolkata

Restrained aggression works for Suryakumar

After a solid first season, Suryakumar Yadav's form fell away as he swung between the extremes of over-attacking or going into his shell. His 120 against Maharashtra suggests he might have found the middle ground

08-Jan-2014•Amol Karhadkar at the Wankhede Stadium

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