Ranji Trophy: Spin, summit and Gymkhana showdown as Hyderabad hosts Punjab
Hyderabad and Punjab are set to face off in a top-of-the-table Ranji Trophy Elite Group-B cricket match at the Gymkhana ground. Despite the absence of star players like Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill, both teams are preparing for a competitive match on a spin-friendly track.
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The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic cricket tournament, serving as a key pipeline for national team talent.
Ranji Trophy: Spin, summit and Gymkhana showdown as Hyderabad hosts Punjab left Tanay will be Hyderabad’s primary weapon. K.V.S. Giri https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/k5mlqd/article71624063.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/vjkvg-ricky%2011.JPG K V S Giri Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, 21-10-2026: Hyderabad's Tanay Thyagarajan in bowling action during the 4th day of the Ranji Trophy match between Hyderabad vs Andhra at the ACA Stadium in Mulapadu.. Photo Giri KVS/ The Hindu The absence of Siraj and Gill should not take the sheen away from the top-of-the-table clash; a tracks that aids the slow bowlers awaits HYDERABAD Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill have left their domestic sides for India’s tour of New Zealand, but sparks will fly as Hyderabad hosts Punjab in a top-of-the-table Ranji Trophy Elite Group-B clash at Gymkhana from Monday. Hyderabad, having beaten Tripura and Andhra, has brought in Mudassar Hussain as Siraj’s replacement.
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