Thu Jan 23 12:16:12 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma’s Ranji Trophy Return Inspires Mumbai
**Mumbai, January 24, 2025** – Star Indian batter Rohit Sharma made a highly anticipated return to domestic cricket yesterday, playing for Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. This marks Sharma’s first Ranji Trophy appearance in nearly a decade, his last game being in November 2015.
Sharma, opening the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, joined the Mumbai team after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mandated participation in domestic cricket for Indian internationals. Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed enthusiasm about Sharma’s presence, stating that his experience will be invaluable to the younger players on the team. Rahane highlighted their long-standing relationship and predicted Sharma’s contributions over the four-day match would be significant. Mumbai won the toss and chose to bat first.
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