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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Irani Trophy is played for between the winners of the Ranji Trophy and Rest of India team.
It is named after Z. R. Irani, who was a treasurer of BCCI, and had remained associated with BCCI since the year of its inception in 1928 till his death in 1970.
Irani Trophy was started to mark the completion of 25 years of Ranji Trophy championship. It was first played in the season 1959-60. From thereon, it also marks the beginning of new domestic season in India.
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