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U-19 World Cup-Winner Alleges Match Fixing In Bengal Club Cricket, Shares Videos | Cricket News
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U-19 World Cup-Winner Alleges Match Fixing In Bengal Club Cricket, Shares Videos | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shreevats Goswami, who was part of India's U-19 World Cup-winning team in 2008, has alleged that a match in Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) first division league looked like it was fixed. Taking to Facebook, the former crickter shared a couple of clips from the fixture between Mohammedan Sporting and Town Club. The video seemingly shows two Mohammedan Sporting batters, one right-handed and the other left, throwing away their wickets with purpose.Goswami emphasised that club cricket is the heart and soul of Bengal, urging the management not to ruin it."This is a Super Division match in Kolkata Club Cricket, two big teams doing this, any idea what's going on here? "I am ashamed to see this having played the game which is so close to my heart. I love cricket and I love playing in...
Ranji Trophy: Jalaj Saxena Grabs 9/68 As Bengal Stare At Second Successive Defeat | Cricket News
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Ranji Trophy: Jalaj Saxena Grabs 9/68 As Bengal Stare At Second Successive Defeat | Cricket News

[ad_1] Domestic cricket stalwart Jalaj Saxena destroyed Bengal with career-best figures of 9/68 as the visitors found themselves on the brink of a second successive defeat in the Ranji Trophy Group D in Kerala on Sunday. Resuming on 172/8, Bengal managed to add just eight runs to their overnight total with the veteran all-rounder adding two more wickets to his name. The 37-year-old now has 439 wickets and has 6600-plus runs from 138 matches in first-class cricket. Despite a substantial lead, Kerala skipper Sanju Samson chose not to enforce follow-on and declared their second essay at 265/...
Parth Bhut Scares Maharashtra Into Submission, Seals 48-Run Win For His Team | Cricket News
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Parth Bhut Scares Maharashtra Into Submission, Seals 48-Run Win For His Team | Cricket News

[ad_1] Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut did the star turn with seven wickets and fashioned a 48-run victory for Saurashtra over Maharashtra in their Elite Ranji Trophy Group A match in Solapur on Sunday. The 26-year-old Bhut returned excellent figures of 7/44, as Saurasthra bowled out Maharashtra for 164 in their second innings after being set a target of 208 on the third and penultimate afternoon of the match. Off-spinner Yuvrajsinh Dodiya supported Bhut well with two wickets, while Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, who also bowls left-arm spin, picked up one to cap off a fine all-round performance. Ja...
Ignored India Star Takes Five-Wicket Haul On Ranji Trophy Return. Fans Complain About ‘Unfair, Ruined Career’ | Cricket News
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Ignored India Star Takes Five-Wicket Haul On Ranji Trophy Return. Fans Complain About ‘Unfair, Ruined Career’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Six years since his appearance in the Ranji Trophy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar marked his return to India's premiere domestic red-ball tournament in style on Friday. Bhuvneshwar led Uttar Pradesh's fightback against Bengal at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, claiming a five-wicket on Day 1 of the contest. After UP were bowled out for 60 in their first innings, Bhuvneshwar bagged a five-for to restrict Bengal to 95/5 at Stumps. The 33-year-old started his spell with wickets of Sourav Paul and Sudip Kumar Gharami, respectively, before dismissing getting Anustup Majumdar, captain Manoj Tiwary...
Ranji Trophy Preview: Veterans, Young Hopefuls Embark On A Fresh Journey | Cricket News
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Ranji Trophy Preview: Veterans, Young Hopefuls Embark On A Fresh Journey | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bright dreams of a new journey, desperation to stage a comeback and desire to rediscover old glory will be the dominant themes of this season's Ranji Trophy that begins at various centres across the country from Friday. On the periphery, the latest edition of the premier domestic competition might appear to be having little or no say in the cricketing fortunes of a clutch of players, especially with India's batting and bowling line-ups almost sealed in Tests. The selectors also might not ring in too many changes for the five-match home rubber against England later this month.Also India will play the red-ball format only in September at home against Bangladesh, courtesy an avalanche of white-ball matches, including the IPL and the T20 World Cup in June.So, it might seem like there ...
Traded By Royal Challengers Bangalore, India Star Sets Vijay Hazare Trophy On Fire With Century | Cricket News
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Traded By Royal Challengers Bangalore, India Star Sets Vijay Hazare Trophy On Fire With Century | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shahbaz Ahmed scored a century in a losing cause for Bengal.© BCCI/IPLIndia all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed shone with the bat, but Bengal went down against Haryana in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Ahmed, who was recently traded by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to SunRisers Hyderabad ahead of the Indian Premier League auction, fought a lone battle for his team, smashing a century to lift his team to a competitive total. Bengal managed 225 all out in 50 overs, largely due to Shahbaz Ahmed's stellar hundred that had four sixes and as many boundaries.Shahbaz played four seasons for RCB in the IPL, but was traded to SRH ahead of the IPL 2024, with Mayank Dagar going the other way.Such was Bengal's plight that next best score was 24 by keeper-opener Abhishek Porel...
Fire In Eden Gardens Dressing Room Amid World Cup 2023 Renovation Work: Report | Cricket News
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Fire In Eden Gardens Dressing Room Amid World Cup 2023 Renovation Work: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] Massive fire broke out at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens late on Wednesday night.© PTIAmid renovation work at the Eden Gardens for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, massive fire broke in one of the dressing rooms of the iconic stadium in Kolkata, local media reported. Eden Gardens will be hosting several important games including the India-South Africa game on November 5. It will also be hosting the second semi-final on November 16. The fire incident at around 11:50 pm, according to a report in Sangabad Pratidin.The groundstaff present saw smoke coming out of the 'away team's' dressing room. The renovation work was going on right outside this dressing room. According to reports, smoke ensued from the false ceiling of the dressing room. Two fire engines arrived at the scene and the f...
Manoj Tiwary Does A U-Turn, Reverses Retirement Decision To Have Another Shot At Ranji Trophy With Bengal | Cricket News
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Manoj Tiwary Does A U-Turn, Reverses Retirement Decision To Have Another Shot At Ranji Trophy With Bengal | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Manoj Tiwary© TwitterManoj Tiwary has taken a U-Turn. The Bengal player is coming back from retirement. Last week the star batter had announced retirement from all form of cricket. However, on Tuesday the Bengal captain said he has decided to reverse his decision and want to give "one more try" to win the elusive Ranji Trophy title. The two-time champions Bengal have reached the Ranji final twice in last three seasons, but they are yet to replicate the success of 1989-90.The Tiwary-led Bengal were overwhelming favourites to win the title at home last season, but Saurashtra defeated them by nine wickets in a repeat of the outcome of the 2019-20 season's final."It was a proud moment for me to captain Bengal to final last season. I want to give it one more try before le...
Jaydev Unadkat Inspires Saurashtra To Second Ranji Trophy Title | Cricket News
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Jaydev Unadkat Inspires Saurashtra To Second Ranji Trophy Title | Cricket News

[ad_1] Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat returned a match haul of nine wickets, including 6/85 in the second innings, as Saurashtra thrashed Bengal by nine wickets in the summit clash to clinch their second Ranji Trophy title on Sunday. Having given away a big first innings lead of 230 runs, Bengal, who were overnight 169/4 in their second essay, folded for 241, handing the visitors a mere 12 runs target to win the final. Saurashtra lost their opening batter Jay Gohil (0) off the bowling of Akash Deep but eventually went past the target, reaching 14 for 1 in 2.4 overs, to wrap up the match with one day and two full sessions to spare.Saurashtra's earlier triumph was in 2019-20 season when they defeated Bengal on the basis of first innings lead. In the last 10 seasons, they have made the final...
Bengal vs Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy Final Live, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Bengal Still 61 Runs Shy | Cricket News
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Bengal vs Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy Final Live, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Bengal Still 61 Runs Shy | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ranji Trophy Final Live: Bengal are 61 runs behind with skipper Manoj Tiwary batting on 57.© TwitterRanji Trophy Final, Day 4 Live Updates: Saurashtra are in control of the proceedings with Bengal struggling at 169 for four in their second innings, heading into Day 4, of the Ranji Trophy final at the Eden Gardens. Earlier, Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya grabbed two wickets each to leave Bengal reeling. The hosts are 61 runs behind with skipper Manoj Tiwary batting on 57. On Day 3, Bengal's pace-heavy attack looked ineffective in the morning as Saurashtra, continuing from where they had left on Friday evening -- 317/5 -- added 87 more runs to take their score past 400. Though overnight batters Arpit Vasavada (81) and Chirag Jani (60) perished quickly, tail-enders Prerak Mankad ...