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More than just sixes - The quiet ascent of R Smaran

From missing the U-19 World Cup to starring for Karnataka, Smaran's rise has been built on discipline, long levers, and belief

14-Aug-2025•Shashank Kishore

A low-key Ranji return for Rahul; Saurashtra, Mumbai, TN qualify for knockouts

Ravindra Jadeja did not bowl in either innings to manage his workload ahead of the England ODIs and the Champions Trophy

01-Feb-2025•Hemant Brar

The long-winding rise of Krishnan Shrijith

He had been part of every age-group team in Karnataka, IPL trials with multiple teams but a senior-team call-up or an IPL contract remained elusive. Till 2024

06-Jan-2025•Shashank Kishore

Shreyas Gopal focused on 'delivering under pressure'

After a season with Kerala, the allrounder is back at Karnataka and is geared up to make an impact

05-Nov-2024•Shashank Kishore

Manohar's checklist: Smash sixes, break into first-class cricket, play for India

He has been smashing sixes regularly of late and has already made a name in the IPL. He now wants to take it to the next level

01-Sep-2024•Himanshu Agrawal

Karnataka's Vyshak conjures reverse-swing to find Ranji success at Chepauk

The Karnataka fast bowler has paid heed to Abhimanyu Mithun's advice during the year, and also worked on batting freely

11-Feb-2024•Deivarayan Muthu

Padikkal hits the high notes after some quiet seasons

Though "really happy" with his form, Padikkal says "the ultimate prize" is the Ranji Trophy title

09-Feb-2024•Deivarayan Muthu

Late-blooming Koushik wants to make the most of his time

A mechanical engineer by qualification, Koushik let go a corporate career to pursue his passion

08-Feb-2024•Shashank Kishore

Padikkal looks to bounce back by 'staying stable through the highs and lows'

A breakthrough debut season, an India cap, visits to the hospital, being traded from one IPL franchise to the other - Padikkal's short career has seen it all

03-Jan-2024•Shashank Kishore

WPL player auction: Sadhu, Sehrawat and other uncapped Indians who could get lucky

There are 60 spots for Indians at the auction, and the franchises will be on the lookout for useful players beyond the well-known names

11-Feb-2023•S Sudarshanan

Shreyas Gopal opens up on cricket and life after cathartic quarter-final century

The Karnataka allrounder on dealing with setbacks, conversations with Brian Lara, and much more

01-Feb-2023•Shashank Kishore

Meet M Venkatesh, the shy rookie who lit up a Ranji quarter-final

The fast bowler emulated his childhood hero Abhimanyu Mithun with a five-wicket haul on first-class debut

31-Jan-2023•Shashank Kishore

Madhya Pradesh have hit a rough patch, but Karnataka are coming into their own

Jharkhand are in the final eight when it didn't look likely and Punjab are on the up thanks to a strong young batting core

30-Jan-2023•Shashank Kishore

Parag's blazing 174 helps Assam mow down 351 against J&K

Jani's all-round performance knocks TN out and sets up semi-final clash against Karnataka

28-Nov-2022•ESPNcricinfo staff

Shahrukh, Ishant, Rasheed and others in spotlight at Vijay Hazare Trophy

Six players for whom the tournament could have a massive bearing on their immediate future

11-Nov-2022•Deivarayan Muthu and Shashank Kishore

Teams devoid of momentum brace for challenges of split season

Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair bat for day-night first class games in future

05-Jun-2022•Himanshu Agrawal

Karnataka's Manish Pandey: 'This is where I look forward to coming back the most. I'm at my best here'

Ahead of his 95th first-class game, Manish Pandey on his experiences and learnings playing for - and captaining - Karnataka

05-Jun-2022•Shashank Kishore

Ranji knockouts: Mumbai are doing Mumbai things again, Karnataka in rebuilding mode

Bengal, meanwhile, have ticked a lot of boxes, and Madhya Pradesh have an excellent array of up-and-coming players

03-Jun-2022•Shashank Kishore

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarter-finals: All you need to know

With IPL auction just around the corner, national selectors and talent scouts could keenly watch out for players they could shortlist

25-Jan-2021•Shashank Kishore

Red-ball blip for KL Rahul as he plots return to Test cricket

The Karnataka batsman looked good in the first innings before falling to a brilliant catch

02-Mar-2020•Varun Shetty in Kolkata

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