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Karnataka settles for draw, books semis berth
Rajkot:Karnataka today entered the semi-finals by virtue of their first innings lead after their Super League 'A' Ranji Match against Saurashtra ended in a draw at the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground here.

TN scrapes past Baroda, stays put in Elite Group
Chennai:Tamil Nadu made heavy weather of a measly target to defeat Baroda by two wickets and manage to retain its place in the Elite Group Ranji Trophy Championship.

Uncapped Bopara to replace injured Pietersen
Sydney:Uncapped Essex batsman Ravinder Bopara has been called into the England one-day squad in Australia as a replacement for the injured Kevin Pietersen.

Bengal annihilates Rajasthan, advances to semis
Kolkata:Bengal humiliated Rajasthan by an innings and 62 runs here today to take all five points and set a semi-final date with Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy Elite league at Eden Gardens.

Windies induct five new-blood in WC prelim squad
St John's (Antigua):West Indies selectors inducted some fresh blood in the 30-member provisional squad for the forth coming World Cup announced here on Friday.