Vidarbha Cricket Team

Faiz Fazal's unconditional loyalty towards cricket has made Vidarbha a success story in Indian domestic circuit

In every public interaction, Faiz Fazal deviates the attention towards the team. This basic understanding of human psychology and his stature as a batsman has earned him the trust and respect of the players.

Ranji Trophy 2018-19: The Chandrakant Pandit touch and rise of lesser-known players form backbone of Vidarbha's second consecutive title

Vidarbha coach Chandrakant Pandit, captain Faiz Fazal and Man of the Final Aditya Sarwate talk about the team's journey to two successive Ranji titles.

Ranji Trophy 2018-19: Progress of 'smaller' teams into knockouts marks democratisation of Indian cricket

Only one of the eight quarter-finalists — Vidarbha, Saurashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand — of the ongoing Ranji Trophy can be considered a traditional powerhouse.

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.

Ranji Trophy final: Inspirational Vidarbha complete fairytale, claim maiden title with nine-wicket win over Delhi

Armed with a newfound self-belief and zest to go the extra mile, Vidarbha scripted a new chapter in the region's cricket history by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy, comfortably defeating Delhi by nine wickets in the final at Indore on Monday.

Ranji Trophy final: Vidarbha pacer Rajneesh Gurbani's hat-trick shows why he could be next big thing in Indian cricket

With a scintillating spell of 6/59 in the first innings of the Ranji Trophy final against Delhi, Rajneesh Gurbani has further drawn the spotlight on himself.

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.