Wed Jan 22 15:28:13 UTC 2025: **Star Cricketers Return to Ranji Trophy Amidst Border-Gavaskar Disappointment**
Mumbai, India – Several Indian cricket stars will return to domestic action in the Ranji Trophy 2025, following India’s recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss. Captain Rohit Sharma makes his first Ranji Trophy appearance in almost a decade, joining Yashasvi Jaiswal in Mumbai’s squad for their match against Jammu and Kashmir starting January 23rd. However, Virat Kohli will miss Delhi’s game against Saurashtra due to a neck injury. KL Rahul is also absent from Karnataka’s squad due to an elbow injury. Ravindra Jadeja will play for Saurashtra against Delhi.
The Ranji Trophy, India’s premier domestic first-class tournament, is utilizing a traditional league format with Elite Groups A, B, C, and D. Teams play round-robin matches, with top finishers advancing to the knockout stages. Matches are four-day affairs, broadcast on Sports 18 Networks and streamed live on JioCinema.
(Note: Information about the TVS motorcycle is irrelevant to the Ranji Trophy and has been omitted from the news article.)
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