In the great development of cricket in Mumbai, Rohit Sharmathe captain of the Indian national team, has said that he will play under the guidance of Ajinkya Rahane in the future Ranji Trophy struggle with 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 domestic red-ball cricket after almost a decade, having last played in the Ranji Trophy in the 2015 season.
Rohit Sharma's latest form
Rohit Sharma's inclusion comes at a crucial time as he looks to regain form following a disappointing performance in international cricket. He has struggled with consistency in his last eight Test matches, including a poor performance against Australia. With just 31 runs scored in five innings during his recent outing Down Under, the upcoming games provide an opportunity for Rohit to find his groove ahead of international action.
Why is Rohit Sharma participating in Ranji Trophy 2024-25?
The BCCI's recent rule mandating that players with mid-season contracts only participate in domestic matches unless they are facing fitness issues helped Rohit's selection. The project aims to promote the sport of cricket and ensure that the national players are prepared for the game.
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Mumbai squad for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), on Monday, announced the star-studded squad for the sixth edition of the Ranji Trophy, which includes prominent players such as. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur. The decision to appoint Rahane as captain comes after he successfully led Mumbai to victory in the Ranji Trophy last season.
The full lineup of the game 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, Himanshus Singh, Mohit Awas Singh Sylvester D' Souza, Royston Dias, Karsh Kothari.