Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is set to play his first Ranji Trophy match in nearly a decade, joining Yashasvi Jaiswal in Mumbai’s squad for their January 23 clash against Jammu and Kashmir at MCA-BKC Ground. Veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane will continue as Mumbai’s captain. The BCCI recently mandated participation in domestic cricket for contracted players unless unfit. Rohit, citing national commitments, has been absent from domestic fixtures for years. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Elsewhere, Rishabh Pant returns for Delhi in their must-win game against Saurashtra in Rajkot, where Ravindra Jadeja will bolster the hosts. Punjab faces Karnataka, relying on Shubman Gill to recover form. Ranji Trophy 2024/2025: Round 6 Fixtures Ready ReckonerThe Ranji Trophy returns in full swing on January 23, offering some of India’s finest cricketers a chance to regain form after a challenging international season. With a host of star players participating, here’s a look at the key fixtures for Round 6 matches: Mumbai vs Jammu & KashmirVenue: MCA-BKC Ground, Mumbai Highlight: India captain Rohit Sharma will feature in a Ranji Trophy match for the first time in almost a decade, alongside rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal. The team continues to be led by the seasoned Ajinkya Rahane.Delhi vs Saurashtra Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot Highlight: Rishabh Pant makes his return to domestic cricket, bringing his signature firepower. For Saurashtra, Ravindra Jadeja adds depth, contributing with both bat and ball at his home ground.Karnataka vs PunjabVenue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Highlight: Karnataka strengthens its squad with Prasidh Krishna and Devdutt Padikkal. Punjab will miss Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh but rely on Shubman Gill to guide their campaign.With top talents gearing up, this round promises thrilling action across venues.Ranji Trophy: Complete Schedule of Round 6 MatchesElite Group ATripura v Services – MBB Stadium, AgartalaMaharashtra v Baroda – Golf Club Ground, NashikMumbai v J&K – Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, MumbaiMeghalaya v Odisha – MCA Cricket Ground, Polo Ground, ShillongElite Group BGujarat v Uttarakhand – Gujarat College Cricket Ground ‘A’, AhmedabadHyderabad v Himachal Pradesh – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, HyderabadPuducherry v Andhra – Siechem Stadium, PuducherryRajasthan v Vidarbha – K L Saini Stadium, JaipurElite Group CKarnataka v Punjab – M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, BangaloreBengal v Haryana – Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, KalyaniBihar v Uttar Pradesh – Moin ul haq stadium, PatnaKerala v Madhya Pradesh – Sports Hub International Cricket stadium, TrivandrumElite Group DAssam v Railways – ACA Stadium, Barsapara, GuwahatiTamil Nadu v Chandigarh – Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, SalemJharkhand v Chhattisgarh – Keenan Stadium, JamshedpurSaurashtra v Delhi – Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, RajkotMatches to be streamed live: Kerala vs Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh and Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir will be live streamed on the JioCinema app and website from January 23.
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