NEW DELHI: Sixty-seven years after their maiden appearance, Jammu and Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy final for the first time, defeating Bengal by six wickets in a stunning semifinal triumph that capped a fairytale run. Chasing a modest 126 at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground, the visitors rode on Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 30 off … Read more
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Mohammed Shami struck with two incisive spells on Monday to claim three wickets, but Jammu and Kashmir battled their way to 198 for 5 against Bengal on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semi-final. The contest remains evenly poised heading into the third day.Bengal were bowled out for 328 after resuming … Read more
Bengal’s Sudip Kumar Gharami (PTI Photo) Bengal stormed into the Ranji Trophy semifinals with a dominant innings and 90-run win over Andhra on Tuesday, completing a one-sided contest that had been set up by Sudip Kumar Gharami’s towering knock of 299. Andhra resumed their second innings on the final day at 64 for three, but … Read more