Rohit Sharma to Return to Ranji Trophy After a Decade, Playing Under Ajinkya Rahane

The Indian captain joins Mumbai's squad for their upcoming match against Jammu & Kashmir, following BCCI's push for senior players to prioritize domestic cricket.

• Rohit Sharma will play his first Ranji Trophy match in a decade, representing Mumbai in their game against Jammu & Kashmir on January 23 at the MCA-BKC Ground.
• Ajinkya Rahane will lead Mumbai's 17-member squad, which also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, and Shardul Thakur.
• Rohit's participation follows a recent BCCI directive mandating centrally contracted players to feature in domestic cricket unless excused due to fitness or other valid reasons.
• The decision comes after India's 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Rohit struggled with form, scoring just 31 runs across five innings.
• Rohit has been training with the Mumbai team, aiming to regain form ahead of upcoming international commitments, including the Champions Trophy and a series against England.

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