Thu Jan 23 07:24:51 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma’s Ranji Trophy Struggle Continues; BCCI Agrees to Pakistan’s Name on India’s Champions Trophy Jersey
**Mumbai, India** – Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma’s poor form continued in the Ranji Trophy, where he was dismissed for a paltry 3 runs against Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Playing his first Ranji match since 2015, Sharma struggled against the pace bowling, notably mistiming a short delivery from Umar Nazir Mir that resulted in a simple catch. His brief innings lasted just 19 balls.
Separately, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reversed its earlier stance and will allow the Indian team’s jersey for the 2025 Champions Trophy to include Pakistan’s name as the host nation. This decision follows reports that the BCCI had initially objected to the inclusion.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the change, stating that the board will adhere to ICC guidelines. The official ICC logo for the tournament features Pakistan’s name, prompting the BCCI’s decision. India will play their matches in Dubai under a hybrid hosting model agreed upon by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the Indian government denied permission for the team to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, scheduled for February 19th to March 9th.
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