Rohit Sharma Fails in Ranji Trophy Return

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's highly anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy after a decade-long hiatus ended in disappointment as he was dismissed for just three runs on the first day of Mumbai's match against Jammu & Kashmir.

Rohit, who last played in the Ranji Trophy in 2014, was expected to make a significant impact, but his stay at the crease was short-lived, lasting only 19 deliveries. He was dismissed by Umar Nazir, who also claimed the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal for five runs. This performance adds to Rohit's struggles in red-ball cricket, which have been a concern for the Indian team, particularly following a poor showing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 in Australia.

Rohit's batting average in the 2024-25 Test season was 10.93, with a single half-century, and his first-class batting average is 10.43 across 16 innings, the second-lowest for a top-six batter since 2006. His dismissal in the Ranji Trophy match was a leading edge to the off-side off Abdur Rehman Nabi, while Jaiswal fell earlier, also to Nabi, caught off a ball that jagged back viciously.

The first round of the second phase of the Ranji Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start on January 23, and fans can catch the action live on various TV channels and streaming platforms. Despite Rohit's disappointing performance, the tournament is expected to showcase exciting cricket, with top teams and players vying for the championship title.

Rohit Sharma's return to the Ranji Trophy may not have gone as planned, but the Indian captain will look to bounce back and regain his form in the upcoming matches. With the second phase of the tournament just around the corner, cricket fans can expect thrilling action and intense competition from the best teams in the country.

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