Rohit Sharma is set to return to domestic cricket with Mumbai for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy elite round. On January 20, Mumbai announced their squad for the upcoming match against Jammu & Kashmir, scheduled for January 23.
Ahead of the match, Rohit was seen in an intense net session, visibly focused on improving his game. This practice session was particularly important as he looks to address the recent struggles he faced in Test cricket. Rohit worked diligently on various aspects of his batting, aiming to correct the flaws that have affected his form in recent matches.
Rohit’s decision to play in the Ranji Trophy is significant, as it provides him with the ideal platform to regain his rhythm and confidence. Following his challenges in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, this return to domestic cricket offers the Indian captain a chance to sharpen his skills and rediscover his form. A strong performance in the Ranji Trophy could give him much-needed confidence, especially with the Champions Trophy 2025 on the horizon.
Alongside Rohit, Mumbai’s squad for the match against Jammu & Kashmir features several other prominent players, including Shivam Dube, Shreyas Iyer, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The full squad is as follows:
- Ajinkya Rahane (C)
- Rohit Sharma
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Ayush Mhatre
- Shreyas Iyer
- Siddhesh Lad
- Shivam Dube
- Hardik Tamore (WK)
- Akash Anand (WK)
- Tanush Kotian
- Shams Mulani
- Himanshu Singh
- Shardul Thakur
- Mohit Awasthi
- Sylvester Dsouza
- Royston Dias
- Karsh Kothari
This match marks an important step in Rohit Sharma’s quest to regain his form ahead of India’s upcoming challenges.
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