Ramesh Powar, born May 20, 1978, was Mumbai’s Dial 911 for a decade and a half. Powar was an anachronism in an era where spinners did bowling flat. Like the great spinners of yesteryear, Powar was unafraid to toss the ball and lure the batsmen to make mistakes. Sarang Bhalerao reflects on the career of the portly off-spinner who never got the due he so richly deserved.
June 14 2013, 1:05 am
Read MoreRest of India set a massive 507-run target for Mumbai to win the Irani Trophy after declaring their second innings at 387 for five before lunch.
February 10 2013, 11:55 am
Read MoreMumbai batsman Wasim Jaffer remained not out on 74 as tea was taken on Day Five of the Irani Trophy with the hosts at 119 for three, still trailing Rest of India by 388 runs.
February 10 2013, 2:45 pm
Read MoreThe Irani Cup will come full circle when Mumbai, reigning Ranji Trophy champions, take on the Rest of India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from February 6-10.
February 5 2013, 8:12 pm
Read MoreMumbai finally bowled out the Rest of India for a mammoth 526 after lunch on Day Two of the Irani Trophy at the Wankhede Stadium.
February 7 2013, 1:28 pm
Read MoreAll-rounder Abhishek Nayar is set to lead Mumbai in the Irani Trophy against Rest of India in the absence of injured skipper Ajit Agarkar.
February 4 2013, 8:39 pm
Read MoreMumbai batsmen Wasim Jaffer and Ajinkya Rahane ensured that the hosts get off on the right foot in their chase of Rest of India's mammoth first-innings total of 526 in the Irani Trophy.
February 7 2013, 2:49 pm
Read MoreMumbai opener Wasim Jaffer notched up his 48th first-class century while Rest of India retained the Irani Cup by virtue of their first innings lead of 117 runs after their five-day game against the 40-time Ranji Trophy champions ended in a tame draw here today.
February 11 2013, 3:25 pm
Read MoreDespite being a prolific scorer in domestic cricket, Murali Vijay has played only 12 Test for India in more than four years. However, the Chennai batsman says it makes sense in moving forward than staying demoralised.
February 6 2013, 7:12 pm
Read MoreParas Mhambrey, born on June 20, 1972 was an untiring servant of the Mumbai team in the 1990s and the early 2000s. Despite being one of the most consistent bowlers in the domestic circuit, his international career was limited to two Tests and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Nishad Pai Vaidya reflects on Mhambrey’s career.
June 20 2013, 2:10 pm
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