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Gaja and Nagwaswalla’s New‑Ball Attack Dismantles Kerala in Ranji Trophy
In the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at the Narendra Modi stadium, captain Chintan Gaja and Arzan Nagwaswalla delivered lethal new‑ball spells that rattled Kerala. The pair’s performances removed Kerala’s top‑order on Tuesday evening and followed with decisive spells after tea on Wednesday. Gaja said the team aimed to maximise the advantage of the new ball, bowling in the right areas and maintaining pressure. He praised the spinners for keeping tight from the other end and highlighted Arzan’s consistent plan, noting his away‑going deliveries created doubt for the batters. Gaja added that wickets fell at the right time, including the dismissal of overnight batters Sachin Baby and Vishnu Vinod before lunch, and that Sarvate’s wicket was crucial after a confident batting display. The captain said the team would go all out on Wednesday for a win. Nagwaswalla noted he struck a good rhythm early and was happy to take crucial wickets for the team. Published – November 04, 2026 08:49 pm IST