In a significant development for Mumbai cricket, Rohit SharmaThe captain of the Indian national team is preparing to play under his leadership Ajinkya Rahane when it comes Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. The match is scheduled to start on January 23 at the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in BKC, Mumbai. This marks Rohit’s return to domestic red-ball cricket after nearly a decade, having last played in the Ranji Trophy in the 2015 season.
Rohit Sharma’s latest form
Rohit Sharma is coming at a crucial time as he looks to regain his form after a string of disappointing performances in international cricket. He has struggled consistently in his last eight Test matches, including a poor performance against Australia. Coming off just 31 runs in five overs during his last trip Down Under, the upcoming domestic match offers an opportunity for Rohit to find his rhythm ahead of his upcoming international commitments.
Why is Rohit Sharma in Ranji Trophy 2024-25?
BCCI’s latest directive requires centrally contracted players to participate in domestic tournaments unless Rohit faces fitness issues in his decision to play. This initiative aims to strengthen domestic cricket and ensure that national players are match ready.
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Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy 2024-25 elite round
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday announced a star-studded squad for the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur. The decision to appoint Rahane as the captain comes after Mumbai’s successful Ranji Trophy victory last season.
The full squad for the match is as follows:
Ajinkya Rahane (captain) Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ayush Mhatre, Shreyas Iyer, Siddhesh Lad, Shivam Dube, Hardik Tamore (wicketkeeper), Akash Anand (wicketkeeper), Tanush Kotian, Shams Mulani, Himanshu Singh, Shard Thakurhi, Motherthi Thakur. Sylvester D’Souza, Royston Dias, Karsh Kothari.
