Irani Trophy

Irani Trophy: Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha clinch maiden title after beating Rest of India

Reigning Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha completed a coveted double crown by winning the Irani Cup beating Rest of India by virtue of massive first innings lead.

Irani Trophy: Wasim Jaffer misses out on triple ton as Vidarbha post mammoth 702/5 on rain-curtailed Day 3

Wasim Jaffer missed out on a triple hundred but Vidarbha, in their bid to out-bat Rest of India, posted a mammoth 702 for five at stumps on a rain-curtailed third day of the Irani Cup.

Irani Trophy: Wasim Jaffer's heroics for Vidarbha latest chapter in legacy of unwavering passion for cricket

Wasim Jaffer can be called unlucky for not scripting a more memorable journey with India. But instead of brooding over his missed opportunities, he came out to the field, in a different stage, and effortlessly made it his own.

Sourav Ganguly praises BCCI for hiking pay of first-class cricketers, but says there's still room for further raise

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Saturday batted for more raise in pay structure of domestic cricketers after the BCCI gave a reasonable hike recently.

Irani Cup 2018: Ravichandran Ashwin to replace Ravindra Jadeja in Rest of India squad

Ravichandran Ashwin has been named as replacement for the injured Ravindra Jadeja in the Rest of India squad which takes on Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha in the Irani Cup

Wasim Jaffer interview: Domestic veteran on Vidarbha's brilliant form in Ranji Trophy, Mumbai's inconsistency and more

Wasim Jaffer talks to Firstpost about Vidarbha's recent form, the inconsistency of the Mumbai team, the increased number of 300s in Ranji Trophy and more.

Wriddhiman Saha rates twin fifties against New Zealand higher than Irani Cup double ton

Wriddhiman Saha remained unfazed in his finest cricketing hour and said his twin half centuries against New Zealand in Kolkata carry "more value" than his unbeaten 203 in the Irani Cup, perhaps one of his best knocks.

Cheteshwar Pujara says he is confident of making a mark in the T20 format of the game

Known for his proficiency in Tests and a prolific scorer in first class cricket, Cheteshwar Pujara has set himself a task - of forcing people to take notice of his prowess in the T20 format too and play in the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

Irani Trophy: Wriddhiman Saha's double ton helps Rest of India clinch title

Wriddhiman Saha's career-best first-class knock of 203 was the stand-out performance as Rest of India lifted the Irani Cup after effortlessly chasing down a 379-run target set by Gujarat with more than two sessions to spare in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Irani Trophy: Wriddhiman Saha's fine hundred has Rest of India in sight of victory

Wriddhiman Saha struck timely form with an attacking century and also put on a fighting, 203-run unbroken partnership with captain Cheteshwar Pujara to push Rest of India firmly towards the winning target on day four of the Irani Cup game against Gujarat on Monday.