Abhijeet Tomar

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul won the toss and elected to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday.

Having already booked a quarterfinal berth, the fixture carried little importance in terms of the match result having an impact on the team’s standing on the points table. The Deepak Hooda-led side finished unbeaten with 24 points in six games to enter the quarterfinals where they will meet the winner of the pre-quarterfinal match between Maharashtra and Kerala.

Rajasthan began their Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 Trophy campaign with a resounding 108-run victory over Bihar. Abhijeet Tomar's rapid 64 and Mahipal Lomror and Zubair Ali's unbeaten half-centuries powered Rajasthan to an imposing 224/4. Bihar were then bowled out for 116/8, giving Rajasthan a comfortable win.

Opener Abhijeet Tomar struck a maiden unbeaten century to complement their bowlers' stunning effort as Rajasthan defeated Punjab by six wickets in a group E match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy domestic one-dayers on Wednesday.

Deepak Chahar has been named vice-captain of Rajasthan's Ranji Trophy squad for the upcoming season, after recovering from hamstring issues. Chahar joins a strong bowling lineup, including Aniket Choudhary and Khaleel Ahmed. Key players like Deepak Hooda and Mahipal Lomror will be vital for Rajasthan, which starts its campaign against Pondicherry on October 11.

Rajasthan crushed Goa by 84 runs to secure their second successive win and lead the Group E table in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Thursday.

After a long time, Rajasthan appear to have hit the right chord in the one-dayers. Deepak Hooda led team registered its second consecutive win of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021-22 after defeating Goa by 84 runs in an Elite Group 'E' match in Ranchi on Thursday.

Rajasthan secured their fifth consecutive win in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy by defeating Madhya Pradesh by 6 wickets. MP scored 139/8, with Manav Suthar taking 2-17. Abhijeet Tomar’s unbeaten 66 led Rajasthan to 143/4 in 16.2 overs, maintaining their unbeaten streak and topping Group A with 20 points.

Having narrowly failed to make it to the knockouts of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-24, Deepak Hooda will look to make quick amends for a better showing at the Vijay Hazare Trophy scheduled to begin from November 23.

Rajasthan secured their second consecutive victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, defeating Mizoram by 62 runs. Bharat Sharma's 74 and Deepak Hooda's quickfire 65 propelled Rajasthan to a commanding 217/6. Despite Agni Chopra's 47 and Mohit Jangra's 41, Mizoram fell short, managing only 155/5. Kamlesh Nagarkoti led the Rajasthan bowling attack with 2/23.

The Ranji Trophy match between Rajasthan and Gujarat is evenly poised, with Rajasthan trailing by 155 runs at 180/5. Key performances include a resilient 77 by Abhijeet Tomar for Rajasthan and contributions from Jaymeet Patel, Priyam Panchal, and Aarya Desai for Gujarat. The next session is crucial.

Riding on Abhijeet Tomar's splendid knock of 70 off 43 balls, Jodhpur defeated Sikar by five wickets to bring their second win in the league stage of the Rajasthan Premier League (RPL) at SMS Stadium on Sunday.

The 31st edition of the Mathuradas Mathur Awards is set to take place on September 6, marking the birth anniversary of Mathuradas Mathur. This announcement was made by President Vinod Mathur during a recent press conference.

The 31st Mathuradas Mathur Awards took place in Jaipur, recognizing cricketers Abhijeet Tomar, Rohan Rajbhar, and Rajat Baghel for their stellar performances in the 2023-24 season. Tomar won the senior category award, with Rajbhar and Baghel taking honors in junior and sub-junior categories. Abhay Sharma received a special award for his Under-16 performance.

Rajasthan's lack of confidence in their batting led to a draw against Pondicherry despite a solid start. As they face Himachal Pradesh next, captain Deepak Hooda seeks better first-innings performances and a more aggressive approach. Spinner Ajay Kookna is set to replace Rahul Chahar in the lineup.

Harshal Patel bowled a game-changing spell with the old ball as Haryana beat Rajasthan by 30 runs in a well-contested final to lift the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Rajkot on Saturday.

After reaching the Pink City, Jodhpur's batting has taken a flight. Playing a smart and aggressive game, openers Abhijeet Tomar and Bharat Sharma propelled Jodhpur to a thumping 10-wicket win against Bhilwara in their last league game of the Rajasthan Premier League (RPL) at the SMS Stadium here on Monday.

After having gone down to Bengal and Vidarbha in their previous two outings, Deepak Hooda-led Rajasthan turned up with an all-round performance as they defeated Jharkhand by 18 runs in a Group D match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.

The extensive roster of players has sparked suspicion, given that state associations typically field a 15-member squad. Insiders suggest that this move might be aimed at appeasing some district secretaries.

Rahul Radesh's maiden first-class century (100 off 268) steered Hyderabad to a commanding 410 against Rajasthan in their Ranji Trophy encounter. Despite Ajay Kookna's five-wicket haul (5-139), Rajasthan faltered, ending Day 2 at 117/1, trailing by 293 runs. Abhijeet Tomar (44*) and Mahipal Lomror (58*) provided late resistance for the hosts.

Rajasthan's innings saw stability through significant knocks by Yash Kothari (84) and Mahipal Lomror (89*), who pushed the team to 304/7. Despite early setbacks, they formed key partnerships against Himachal Pradesh, with Mayank Dagar being the standout bowler with 4 wickets on Day One.

Rajasthan have started their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign on a winning note with a convincing six-wicket win over Punjab in an Elite Group 'E' match in Ranchi on Wednesday.