Sachin Baby

Kerala's sharp decline from Ranji Trophy finalists to early exits has exposed underlying weaknesses. The departure of key all-rounder Jalaj Saxena has left a significant void, impacting the team's control and experience. Despite dedicated preparation, the squad struggled across all facets, highlighting a need for better planning and accountability to build a more resilient future.

Sachin Baby speaks about how domestic cricket has changed for the good in the State

Half centuries from senior pros - Sachin Baby, Sanju Samson and Rohan Prem - helped Kerala recover from a precarious start and post a total of respectability on a truncated Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy tie against Chhattisgarh at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Naya Raipur on Friday.

Sachin Baby, the man with the distinction of leading the Kerala team to successive knockout appearances in Ranji Trophy, has taken the initiative for a noble cause by donating food provisions to groundstaff at some of the cricket grounds in the state.

Skipper Sachin Baby led from the front with a superb 116-run knock as Kerala recovered from 6 for 3 to end day one of their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Karnataka at 224 for 6 on Tuesday.

In what is seen as a sign of things to come, Sachin Baby has been named Kerala captain for the KSCA Trophy beginning next week. It is a clear indication that the current KCA management and a majority of the selectors are in favour of handing over the captaincy mantle to Sachin for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season.

Taken aback at the extraordinary demand of a group of cricketers seeking the removal of their captain Sachin Baby, the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has decided to convene a meeting of all stakeholders once the team returns from the K Thimmappiah Memorial Cricket Tournament in Bengaluru.

If Sreesanth returns to the Kerala team, it will be a huge boost in the next domestic season for the side, feels batsman Sachin Baby.

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has continued to play musical chair in naming captains for the state senior squad for Ranji Trophy as Sachin Baby replaced Rohan Prem at the helm for the upcoming domestic season.

Kerala selectors have named Jalaj Saxena as the captain for the remaining two group matches of the Ranji Trophy. The allrounder replaces Sachin Baby at the helm after Kerala's disappointing show in the first six matches of the season in which they lost four, drew one and won only one game.

Sachin Baby had just completed his century. Madhya Pradesh seamer Kuldeep Sen was steaming in and he bowled a bouncer that took off sharply and came back at Sachin.

Basking under the full-blown sunshine on a wintry December day, Sachin Baby scored his eighth first-class century, a carefully crafted unbeaten 109 off 174 balls, against Rajasthan on day two of a Group C Ranji Trophy match at the SMS Stadium on Wednesday.

Cricketer Sachin Baby may not be in the same league as Novak Djokovic, Rohan Boppana, Sunil Chhettri and PR Sreejesh who proved that age is just a number, but the 35-year-old’s appetite for runs has surely increased with age. The second-highest scorer at the end of group stage in Ranji Trophy this season (830 runs from 7 matches) behind Ricky Bhui of Andhra, Baby has firmly established himself as the mainstay of Kerala’s batting.

Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) is set to retain Sachin Baby as the captain of the state cricket team in Ranji Trophy for the new edition after guest player Robin Uthappa's stint as skipper in the limited-over tournaments (Vijay Hazare one-dayers and Syed Mushtaq Ali T20) proved to be less than satisfactory.

Sachin Baby remained unbeaten on 52 as Kerala reached 163 for four in their first innings at stumps on the opening day of their Group C Ranji Trophy clash against Himachal Pradesh at the Eden Gardens.

Seasoned batter Sachin Baby’s unbeaten 69 guided Kerala to 206/4 against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy semifinal. Supported by Mohammed Azharuddeen’s 30, Kerala maintained resilience despite Gujarat’s disciplined bowling. Early wicket losses included Rohan Kunnummal and Akshay Chandran; Baby’s experience will be pivotal on Day 2 as Kerala aims to strengthen their position.

A timely ton from Sachin Baby and a double blow early into the Assam innings by the Kerala bowlers put the visitors firmly on top of their Ranji Trophy encounter at ACA Stadium, Guwahati. Baby's 131 (148 balls, 16 x4, 5x6), his 11th first-class hundred, helped Kerala overcome a mid-innings stutter and post 419 on the board. By stumps on Day 2, the visitors had reduced the hosts to 14 for two.

Jalaj Saxena (58 not out) and Sachin Baby (51 not out) put together 114 runs in their undefeated partnership to help Kerala overcome a jittery start against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Group B match.