In Pictures: Cricket Returns To Nashik After 6 Years As Maharashtra Faces Baroda In Ranji Trophy

The four-day Ranji Trophy match between Maharashtra and Baroda commenced on Wednesday at the Anant Kanhere Ground (Golf Club)

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The match is being held in Nashik after a gap of six years. To encourage participation, free admission has been provided to spectators

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Maharashtra, led by international cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Baroda, captained by Krunal Pandya, are fielding strong teams. The presence of these international stars has heightened excitement among fans

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The match is officiated by umpires Krishnendu Pal from Bengal and Nikhil Patwardhan from Indore. BCCI scorers Ketki Jamgaonkar and Kishor Lawane, along with video analysts Sadanand Pradhan and Sagar Deshmukh from Nashik, are ensuring smooth operations

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Maharashtra’s team features local players such as Satyajit Bachhav, Murtuza Trunkwala and Ramkrishna Ghosh

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The inauguration ceremony was held at 8:30am, with several prominent dignitaries in attendance, including Maharashtra Cricket Association President Rohit Pawar, Secretary Kamlesh Pisal and CEO Ajinkya Joshi

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Divisional Commissioner Praveen Gedam, District Collector Jalaj Sharma, MP Rajabhau Waje, MLAs Devyani Farande and Seema Hiray were also present

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This Ranji match signifies an important milestone for Nashik, further establishing it as a hub for sporting events in Maharashtra

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