The Indian cricket captain in his long-awaited return to first-class cricket after a decade Rohit Sharmais busy with mumbai in the year Ranji Trophy unfortunately it was cut short. Rohit, who has struggled for form in Test cricket over the past few months, was dismissed for just 3 runs against 19 balls. Jammu and Kashmir On 23 January 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium.
Aiming for form: Rohit Sharma’s comeback with Mumbai
Rohit had attended the training camp in Mumbai with the aim of rediscovering his form. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 managed just 31 runs in five overs. His involvement was part of a wider strategy to ensure that experienced players are involved in domestic cricket, which was confirmed by the Indian head coach. Gautam GambhirEmphasizing the importance of Test players playing first-class cricket .
Rohit’s return to the domestic arena ends in a cheap dismissal
Rohit was seen strutting his way to the field in Mumbai’s traditional white cricket attire. At the time of his dismissal, the scoreboard showed Mumbai at 12/1, Rohit coming in after an early wicket.
Opposite Melon Omar Nazir MirRohit tried to play a defensive shot but the edge of his bat found its way towards slip and was caught by him. Paras DograHe ended his brief return to the Ranji Trophy. The dismissal was a classic example of how one mistake can change the course of an innings, especially in the tough conditions of domestic cricket.
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Hopes of a strong comeback were dashed in the Ranji Trophy clash
The match against Jammu and Kashmir was significant as it was part of the second phase of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, with Mumbai preparing for the sixth round match. Rohit’s eagerness to train with the Mumbai team under head coach Omkar Salvin has led to hopes among fans and cricket pundits that this could be a platform for the captain to reconnect with longer format cricket. But the result was far from expected.
