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Why Mumbai and Maharashtra have different Ranji teams?
The Quadrangular which in some ways was the predecessor of Ranji Trophy was played here. So Bombay or Mumbai as it is now called had its own team. Vidarbha with Nagpur as its head quarters was the capital of CP and Berar. It therefore had a team.
How many Ranji teams are there in Maharashtra?
three teams
It is one of three teams based in Maharashtra, the other being Ranji Trophy superpower Mumbai and the Vidarbha cricket team.
Which state has most Ranji teams?
There are so many states with more than one Ranji team. Gujarat has as many 3 Ranji teams in Saurashtra, Baroda and of course Gujarat. Maharastra has teams in Vidarbha and Maharastra, while Mumbai (Bombay) has its own team. Even Karnataka’s neighbours Andra Pradesh fields two teams in Hyderabad and Andra Pradesh.
How are teams divided in Ranji Trophy?
The 38 teams have been divided into five Elite groups of six teams each and one Plate group of eight teams. The winners of the five Elite groups will make it directly to the quarterfinals. The winners of these three pre-quarterfinal matches will complete the quarter-final line-up.
Who won the Ranji Trophy 2020?
Saurashtra
2019–20 Ranji Trophy
| The Ranji Trophy, awarded to the winners | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 9 December 2019 – 13 March 2020 |
| Host(s) | India |
| Champions | Saurashtra (1st title) |
| Participants | 38 |
Who won most Ranji Trophy?
Saurashtra cricket team
Ranji Trophy/Current champions
Who started Ranji Trophy?
Largely regional in nature, the Ranji Trophy can be summed up as a domestic first class cricket series played by various regional teams against one another. The series was announced in 1934, and the initial fixtures took place in 1934-35. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala donated the trophy.
How many times Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy?
Mumbai (Bombay) have won the tournament the most times with 41 wins including 15 back-to-back wins from 1958–59 to 1972–73.
Who won the most Ranji Trophy?
Who is the captain of Saurashtra team?
Jaydev Unadkat
Saurashtra cricket team/Captains
When did Delhi win Ranji?
Ranji Trophy Winners List
| Season | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1988–89 | Delhi | Bengal |
| 1989–90 | Bengal | Delhi |
| 1990–91 | Haryana | Bombay |
| 1991–92 | Delhi | Tamil Nadu |
How many times has Maharashtra won the Ranji Trophy?
As of February 2021 Maharashtra had played 395 times in the Ranji Trophy, winning 98, losing 75, and drawing 222 times. Some famous cricketers from Maharashtra cricket team are: Players with international caps are listed in bold . Maharashtra cricket team’s coaching staff are:
What is the history of the Maharashtra cricket team?
It is one of three teams based in Maharashtra, the other being Ranji Trophy superpower Mumbai and the Vidarbha cricket team . Maharashtra was one of the 15 teams that competed in the first Ranji Trophy tournament in 1934–35, when, captained by D. B. Deodhar, it lost its inaugural match narrowly to Bombay.
When did Vidarbha became part of Maharashtra?
In 1956 Vidarbha was transferred to Bombay state along with all other Marathi-speaking areas. In 1960 Bombay State was split along linguistic lines into the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Marathi-speaking Vidarbha became part of the state of Maharashtra.
How many districts are there in the Vidarbha region?
Vidarbha region has 11 districts divided into two divisions ( Amravati and Nagpur ). Each district has a collector’s office which is responsible for day-to-day administration.The District Collector is a Central Indian Government IAS appointee who is in charge of the governance of a district in a state.