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Bengal seeks redemption against Delhi in Ranji Trophy opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 9:08 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Bengal seeks redemption against Delhi in Ranji Trophy opener

Summary

Bengal prepares for its Ranji Trophy season opener against Delhi at Kalyani on October 11, following a semifinal defeat last season. Coach Vijay Dahiya returns to lead Delhi after a challenging few campaigns. Bengal's Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar will be absent due to selections for the 'A' side for an upcoming New Zealand tour. Deep, who recently returned from injury, aims to focus on his own performance.

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•Bengal lost in the semifinals last season despite a first-innings lead.
•Delhi reappoints Vijay Dahiya as coach to restore team performance.
•Bengal's Akash Deep returns from injury but is unavailable for this match.
•Both teams aim to improve after struggling in recent competitions.

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9:08 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I am my own competitor’: Akash Deep focused on himself after injury comeback

What they're saying

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Bengal gears up for their highly anticipated Ranji Trophy opener against Delhi at their Kalyani academy. After experiencing heartbreak in the semifinals last season despite a promising start, the team is eager for redemption. Meanwhile, Delhi has brought back coach Vijay Dahiya in hopes of rejuvenating their faltering squad. Notably, star bowlers Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar are unavailable due to A side selections.
— Yahoo Sports

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