In an important development for Mumbai cricket, Rohit SharmaThe Indian national team captain is scheduled to play under the captaincy of… Ajinkya Rahane in the future Ranji Trophy Match vs Jammu and Kashmir. The match is scheduled to begin on January 23, at the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in BKC, Mumbai. This marks Rohit's return to red-ball domestic cricket after nearly a decade, having last played in the Ranji Trophy during the 2015 season.
Rohit Sharma's recent form
Rohit Sharma's inclusion comes at a critical time as he seeks to regain fitness after a series of disappointing performances in international cricket. He has struggled with consistency in his last eight Test matches, including a lackluster display against Australia. With just 31 runs scored in five innings during his last match Down Under, the upcoming domestic match represents an opportunity for Rohit to find his rhythm ahead of future international commitments.
Why is Rohit Sharma participating in Ranji Trophy 2024-25?
The recent directive issued by the BCCI that centrally contracted players should participate in domestic tournaments unless they face fitness issues has played a role in Rohit's decision to play. This initiative aims to promote domestic cricket and ensure that national players remain match-ready.
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Mumbai's squad for the elite round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), on Monday, announced a star-studded squad for the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy, which includes leading players like Yashavi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur. The decision to appoint Rahane as team captain comes after he succeeded in leading Mumbai to win the Ranji Trophy last season.
The full lineup for the match was as follows:
Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Rohit Sharma, Yashavi Jaiswal, Aayush Mhatre, Shreyas Iyer, Siddhesh Lad, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Tamur (wicket-keeper), Akash Anand (wicket-keeper), Tanush Kotian, Shams Mulani, Himanshu Singh, Shardul Thakur, Mohit Awasthi, Sylvester D'Souza, Royston Dias, Karsh Kothari.
