Ranji Trophy: The Indian Domestic Cricket Tournament

The Ranji Trophy is a first-class domestic cricket tournament in India.

It is organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament was founded in 1934 and is named after the Maharaja of Patiala, Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji (Ranji), who was the first president of the BCCI.

The tournament is contested by 38 teams, which are divided into four groups. The teams play a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. The knockout stage is a single-elimination tournament, with the final being held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The Ranji Trophy is considered to be the premier domestic cricket tournament in India and is a major stepping stone for players who aspire to play for the Indian national team.

Here are some of the most memorable moments in the history of the Ranji Trophy:

In 1948, Mumbai (then known as Bombay) won the first-ever Ranji Trophy tournament.
In 1952, Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy for the third consecutive time, becoming the first team to do so.
In 1969, Delhi won the Ranji Trophy for the first time, becoming the first team from North India to do so.
In 1983, Haryana won the Ranji Trophy for the first time, becoming the first team from the newly formed state of Haryana to do so.
In 2006, Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy for the 40th time, becoming the most successful team in the history of the tournament.

The Ranji Trophy is a prestigious tournament that has been won by some of the greatest cricketers in India, including Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and VVS Laxman.

The tournament is a major source of pride for the teams that participate in it and is a great way to experience the passion and excitement of cricket in India.