Ranji Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma returns after 9 years, Shubman Gill eyes form, Jadeja vs Pant in Rajkot

Rohit Sharma returns to Ranji Trophy after 9 years, Shubman Gill seeks form for Punjab, and Jadeja faces Pant in a Rajkot.

As the Ranji Trophy resumes on January 23, 2025, cricket fans across India have much to celebrate. This season will see a notable return for some of cricket’s biggest stars, including Rohit Sharma, who will grace the domestic circuit once again. With the BCCI’s new guidelines mandating participation in domestic matches for national selection, the tournament is set to witness some great performances from India’s finest in this round of the Ranji Trophy.

Rohit Sharma to make comeback for Mumbai

Adding more star power to the domestic scene is India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma. After a disappointing show in the Boder-Gavaskar Trophy, he’ll be turning out to play domestic cricket for Mumbai against Jammu & Kashmir, a fixture that promises a lot with Sharma at the helm. Rohit Sharma is playing his first domestic game after 9 years.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer to boost Mumbai’s hopes

Alongside Rohit, Mumbai will have other brilliant talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer, making them a team to look for this season. This fixture, taking place at the BKC, is crucial for Mumbai as they aim to climb their group standings, currently sitting third in Group A.

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Shubman Gill comeback for Punjab

Before the excitement in Mumbai, another big clash between Karnataka and Punjab will see Shubman Gill aiming to rediscover his touch before the Champions Trophy. Gill has struggled a lot in the last 2024 with his form, and he will be eyeing a good show in domestic cricket to prove himself as the vice-captain of the Indian Team in the Champions Trophy.

Jadeja vs Pant in Rajkot

Meanwhile, in Rajkot, the battle between Saurashtra and Delhi will feature fascinating contests, especially with Rishabh Pant and the ever-reliable Ravindra Jadeja expected to take the field. Both have played well in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and will be aiming to better their form in the Ranji Trophy.

Who’s sitting out?

While many stars are set to light up the tournament, a few will sit this round out. Virat Kohli, despite his upcoming match against Railways, will skip the Saurashtra game. Similarly, Mohammed Siraj will be resting to ensure peak fitness for future games. These decisions are part of a broader strategy to maintain player health amid the demanding cricket calendar.

Ranji Trophy 2024-25, 23 January Schedule