This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Rest of India
Tue, February 05 2013
Mumbai captain Abhishek Nayar hoping to learn from likes of Sachin Tendulkar
Handed the captaincy role after injury to Ajit Agarkar, Mumbai skipper Abhishek Nayar today said that he would take help from senior players like Sachin Tendulkar in leading the Ranji champion side in the Irani Cup match against Rest of India which begins here tomorrow.
Tue, February 05 2013
Manoj Tiwary: Sachin Tendulkar resurrected my career
Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary credited Sachin Tendulkar for helping him recover from a shoulder injury by arranging a specialist for him in England in 2007, just before team India left for Test series against Bangladesh.
Tue, February 05 2013
Irani Cup 2012-13 Preview: Virender Sehwag-led Rest of India to clash against in-form Mumbai
The five-day Irani Cup match between Mumbai and the Rest of India, commencing at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, offers a good chance for some India rejects to press for recalls and other aspirants to showcase their talent in front of the national selectors.
Mon, February 04 2013
Suresh Raina wants to utilise Irani Cup match to earn spot in Indian Test side
Having played a key role in the One-day series against England after being ignored for the four-Test rubber against the same opponents, middle-order batsman Suresh Raina on Monday said he would like to utilise the Irani Cup match to earn a recall to the Test squad.
Mon, February 04 2013
Abhishek Nayar set to lead Mumbai in Irani Trophy
All-rounder Abhishek Nayar is set to lead Mumbai in the Irani Trophy against Rest of India in the absence of injured skipper Ajit Agarkar.
Mon, February 04 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s feedback helped improving bowling skills, reveals Dhawal Kulkarni
Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai's pace spearhead Dhawal Kulkarni said on Monday ahead of his maiden five-day Irani Cup clash against the Rest of India that he has added a few yards to his pace and a few variations too, which have worked well for him this season.
Wed, January 30 2013
Zaheer unavailable for Irani Cup match due to injury; Rahane, Rohit return to Mumbai squad
Zaheer Khan was on Wednesday not picked by newly crowned Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai for their five-day Irani Cup match against the Rest of India beginning at the Wankhede Stadium on February 6, as he has not yet recovered from the calf injury he sustained at the start of this month.
Sat, August 23 2014
Pujara’s exclusion most shocking; Abhishek Nayar among deserving players to be given a raw deal by selectors
Selection committees change, irrationality remains. The five 'wise’ men of Indian cricket have proved that yet again while picking the teams for the two warm-ups against Australia and the Irani Trophy.
Wed, January 30 2013
Injury-plagued S Sreesanth still wants to bowl fast
To recall the number of times S Sreesanth has injured himself is always going to be one hell of a task, but the pacer, despite sustaining about a dozen fractures on his toe, is not ready to compromise on speed.
Tue, January 29 2013
Virender Sehwag to lead Rest of India in Irani Cup; Cheteshwar Pujara excluded
Discarded India opener Virender Sehwag will lead the Rest of India in the Irani Cup against Mumbai, Ranji Trophy 2012-13 winners, at the Wankhede Stadium, starting from February 6-February 10, 2013.