To revive the Indian team, the board must first reorganise the domestic structure. How about fewer teams and a shorter, better planned season?

After their 21 all out debacle against Rajasthan last season, Hyderabad dropped several players. This season, new coach Sunil Joshi insisted players be stuck with, and they have earned a quarter-final against Rajasthan

A round-up of the fourth day's play from the Ranji Trophy Plate semi-finals

A round-up of the third day's play from the Ranji Trophy Plate semi-finals

A round-up of the second day's play from the Ranji Trophy Plate semi-finals

A round-up of the first day's play from the Ranji Trophy Plate semi-finals

A round-up of the action from the fourth day of the final round of matches in the Ranji Trophy Plate Division 2011-12

A round-up of the action from the third day of the final round of matches in the Ranji Trophy Plate Division 2011-12

Unlike Indian first-class cricket's other teams, the Services side are a breed apart, with an old-fashioned ethos all their own