India, Oct. 7 -- Vidarbha capped an excellent season by winning the Irani Cup game against Rest of India on Sunday, having earlier lifted the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. They were also runners-up in the 50 overs 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

After winning their first Ranji Trophy title in 2017-18, the team from Maharashtra's Eastern region has emerged as a force to reckon with in Indian cricket, adding two more Ranji titles and three Irani Cup wins to their trophy cabinet.

The most commendable aspect about the success was it was achieved without a big professional player. In their three Ranji Trophy titles, Mumbai's Wasim Jaffer and Karnataka's Karun Nair played key roles. But now, the homegrown stars are ready to shine.

Yet, Vidarbha's succe...