Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup News

Ranji Trophy needs little introduction. It is one of the biggest and oldest first-class cricket tournament in the world. It is played in India and is organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. 

Ranji Trophy is the first big stage for the Indian players who dream of representing Team India at the highest stage. A good outing in the tournament is often rewarded with a national call-up. Over the years, dozens of legendary players did well in the Ranji Trophy before making it big in international cricket.

The first edition of the Ranji Trophy was played in the 1934-35 season with Madras and Mysore playing the first game on 4 November 1934. The tournament was originally called 'the cricket championship of India'. Later in 1935, it was renamed after Ranjitsinhji, who was the first Indian to play international cricket. 

State teams and regional teams participate in the Ranji Trophy. At present, more than 30 teams play in the Ranji Trophy. Mumbai are the most successful side in the history of the tournament. They have won the Ranji Trophy 42 teams. 

The Round-robin matches in the Ranji Trophy are of four days in length while knockout matches are played for five days. If a match ends up in draw during the Round-robin stage, the team leading after the first innings gets three points while the other team gets one point. During the knockout stage if there is no outright winner, the team leading after the first innings is the winner.

The tournament is hugely popular among the cricket fans. And if you are also one of those fans who follow Ranji Trophy passionately, make sure to follow Cricket Addictor as well to get all the Ranji Trophy news in detail.

 

Mohammad Shahzad, ACB
Afghanistan Cricket Board Punishes Mohammad Shahzad, Asks Him to Relocate

Afghanistan Cricket Board has fined their star batsman Mohammad Shahzad and has asked him to reside permanently in Afghanistan who currently stays in Peshawar, Pakistan. The apex body fined Shahzad wi...

22 August, 2024
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Asghar Stanikzai
Stanikzai's return boost Afghanistan ahead of the must-win clash

Regular skipper, Asghar Stanikzai’s return will boost the Afghanistan team ahead of the must-win clash. Meanwhile, Stanikzai got fit following an appendicitis surgery that he underwent in Februa...

22 August, 2024
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Mohammad Shahzad
ICC Suspends Afghanistan’s Mohammad Shahzad for Two Matches

Afghanistan cricketer, Mohammad Shahzad received a two-match suspension after his accumulated four demerit points in two years. As a result, Shahzad will not take part in Afghanistan’s next two...

22 August, 2024
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Afghanistan Provincial Challenge Cup comes up with a lot of excitement for the fandom because its a megafair of runs, wickets and new stats. With a lot of big cricketing faces, the fans are always excited about it.

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