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A major development for cricket in Mumbai, Rohit SharmaIndian national team captain will be at Ajinkya Lahani in the upcoming ranji trophy match jammu and kashmir. The tournament 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 status
The addition of Rohit Sharma comes at a crucial time as he is looking to regain form after a series of disappointing performances in international cricket. He has struggled to maintain consistency in the past eight Test matches, including a poor showing against Australia. In the recent matches in Australia, Rohit scored just 31 runs in five innings and the upcoming domestic matches provide an opportunity for Rohit to find his rhythm ahead of future international matches.
Why Rohit Sharma plays in Ranji Trophy 2024-25?
The BCCI’s recent directive that centrally contracted players must play in domestic tournaments unless they face health issues played a role in Rohit’s decision to play in the tournament. The initiative is aimed at strengthening domestic cricket and ensuring that the country’s players remain match-ready.
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Mumbai’s squad for Ranji Trophy Classic 2024-25
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday announced its star-studded line-up for the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy, which includes renowned players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur. The decision to appoint Rahane as captain comes after he successfully led Mumbai to the Ranji Trophy win last season.
The complete lineup for this 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, Himanshu Singh, Shardul Thakur, Mohit Awasthi, Sylvester D’Souza, Royston Dias, Kashi Kothari.
