NEW DELHI: The Ranji Trophy returns in full swing on Thursday, offering some of India’s finest cricketers a chance to regain form after a challenging international season.
Following Team India’s 1-3 loss in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, several key players are turning to domestic cricket to rediscover their rhythm and consistency.
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Mumbai’s clash with Jammu & Kashmir at the MCA’s Sharad Pawar Academy Ground in BKC is one of the most anticipated matchups.
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The game will feature Indian cricketing stars such as Team India captain Rohit Sharma, young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, and dynamic batter Shreyas Iyer.
The defending champions, Mumbai, are aiming to cement their position at the top of Group A, and the trio will be pivotal in their campaign.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is preparing for the occasion with limited but expanded seating for fans, providing a capacity of 500, up from the usual 100 seats.
“Considering the presence of the India stars, there will also be proper security arrangements at BKC too,” a source told TOI in a report published on Tuesday.
In Rajkot, Delhi will face Saurashtra in a must-win game. Rishabh Pant, making his return to domestic cricket, will not captain the side but is expected to bring his signature firepower.
For Saurashtra, Ravindra Jadeja’s inclusion adds depth, as the all-rounder looks to contribute both with the ball and the bat at his home ground.
Karnataka will welcome Prasidh Krishna and Devdutt Padikkal in their match against Punjab, who will be without Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh due to India’s ongoing T20I series.
Punjab will rely on Shubman Gill, eager to bounce back after struggles Down Under, to guide their campaign.
With star players distributed across marquee matches, the competition promises high-quality cricket and excitement for fans across the country.
