Ranji Trophy is the first class domestic cricket played in India. It has same importance for the Indian cricket as the County Championship in England and Sheffield Shield in Australia.
It was started in 1934 and the championship was named ‘The Cricket Championship of India’. The first matches (fixtures) were played during 1934-35. It was later named after Jam Sahib of Nawannagar who was called Ranji. The actual name of Jam Sahib was Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji. The Trophy was donated by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala.
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