First class cricket

Duleep Trophy: Mohammed Shami toils hard on return; East Zone keep North Zone in check at 308/6

13:03 28/08/2025

In the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal, East Zone restricted North Zone to 308/6, highlighted by Mohammed Shami's return to First-Class cricket after a hiatus. Shami, initially rusty, improved his rhythm, taking 1/55. Young spinner Manishi's key strikes and Ayush Badoni's quickfire 63 also stood out.

Duleep Trophy: Danish Malewar nears double, Rajat Patidar slams ton as Central Zone dominate North East Zone

13:03 28/08/2025

Central Zone dominated the first day of the Duleep Trophy quarter-final, reaching 432 for 2 against North East Zone. Danish Malewar remained unbeaten on 198, while Rajat Patidar contributed a rapid 125. Their impressive partnership helped Central Zone build a strong foundation, with Malewar nearing a double century.

Cheteshwar Pujara retirement: What is written on his goodbye post? Read inside

04:03 24/08/2025

Cheteshwar Pujara, a celebrated Test batter for India, has announced his retirement from international cricket after a remarkable career spanning over a decade. The 37-year-old concluded his journey with 7,195 runs in 103 Tests and an impressive 21,301 first-class runs. He expressed gratitude to the BCCI, teammates, family, and fans for their unwavering support throughout his career.