Mumbai announces squad for Ranji Trophy elite round, Rohit Sharma to play under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy

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Rohit Sharma’s recent form
Why Rohit Sharma is participating in Ranji Trophy 2024-25?
Mumbai’s squad for the elite round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25

In a significant development for Mumbai cricket, Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian national team, is set to play under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against 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 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 crucial time as he seeks to regain form following a series of disappointing performances in international cricket. He has struggled with consistency in his last eight Test matches, including a lacklustre showing against Australia. With only 31 runs scored in five innings during his recent outing Down Under, the upcoming domestic match presents an opportunity for Rohit to find his rhythm ahead of future international commitments.

Why Rohit Sharma is participating in Ranji Trophy 2024-25?

The BCCI’s recent directive mandating that centrally contracted players participate in domestic tournaments unless facing fitness issues has played a role in Rohit’s decision to play. This initiative aims to strengthen 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 notable 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 squad for the match 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, Karsh Kothari.