Ranji Trophy 2017

Ranji Trophy final: Dhruv Shorey's steely ton staves off Vidarbha's march as teams share honours on Day 1

Displaying steely resolve, Dhruv Shorey stood out with an unbeaten century and steered Delhi to 271 for six, but Vidarbha did just enough to share honours on day one of the Ranji Trophy final at Indore on Friday.

Ranji Trophy final: Underdogs Vidarbha look to conclude dream run with maiden title, Delhi seek redemption

Both teams will, however, miss their star bowlers in the all-important match. Vidarbha will be without Umesh Yadav, while Delhi will lack Ishant Sharma’s experience.

Ranji Trophy: Ishant Sharma's return raises Delhi's quarter-final hopes ahead of Maharashtra clash

Delhi's bid for a quarter-final berth received a major boost after their regular captain Ishant Sharma was released by the Indian team management for the Ranji Trophy group A clash against Maharashtra starting on Friday in New Delhi.

India vs Sri Lanka: Cheteshwar Pujara sends warning signal to visitors with his Ranji Trophy form

2017 has already been Pujara’s most productive year in Test cricket. Having already ticked off a number of statistical milestones this year, Pujara will be keen on finishing the year with a tally of 1000 Test runs in a year for the first time in his career.

Ranji Trophy roundup: Siddhesh Lad saves Mumbai from blushes against Baroda in 500th match; Vidarbha hammer Bengal

While Siddhesh Lad's resolute knock saved Mumbai from the prospect of an innings loss at the hands of Baroda, Vidarbha maintained themselves at the top of Group D with a 10-wicket win over Bengal.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha all-rounder Aditya Sarwate hit on head by bouncer, escapes without injury

Aditya Sarwate was batting on 60, fell at the crease as Bengal team members rushed before he was attended by support staff.

Ranji Trophy roundup: Mumbai struggle against Baroda in 500th match; Cheteshwar Pujara scores yet another ton

While Mumbai collapsed to a lowly 171 against Baroda, Mayank Agarwal smashed 169 to put Karnataka in command against Delhi on Day 1 of Round 5 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy.

Ranji Trophy: Unstoppable Prithvi Shaw makes India sit up and take notice with fourth ton in five games

Prithvi Shaw, 12 years younger to his senior partner Ajinkya Rahane at the other end, slammed his fourth first-class hundred in five games in the Ranji Trophy match against Odisha on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy roundup: Washington Sundar's maiden ton puts Tamil Nadu on top; Bengal pacers dominate Chhattisgarh

Washington Sundar slammed his maiden first-class ton as Tamil Nadu posted a strong reply with the bat against Tripura, leading by 74 runs at the end of Day 2.

Ranji Trophy roundup: Ravindra Jadeja slams ton to put Saurashtra on top; Tripura fight back against Tamil Nadu

Ravindra Jadeja made a statement with an unbeaten 150 for Saurashtra on the first day of their Group B match against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy in Rajkot on Saturday.