Delhi: These days, the discussion about senior players of Team India playing domestic cricket has intensified. In such a situation, Team India captain Rohit Sharma has taken a big decision. He has decided to play for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy. Rohit made this announcement in the press conference on Saturday, January 18, where the team for the Champions Trophy was also announced.
Last Ranji match played in 2015
When Team India was announced in the press conference held in Mumbai, along with the questions related to selection, there was also discussion about senior players playing domestic cricket. On this, captain Rohit and chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that whichever player is available should play. Meanwhile, Rohit told that he is available for the next match of Mumbai. Mumbai team will play against Jammu and Kashmir from 23 January. Rohit last played a Ranji Trophy match in 2015.
🚨 ROHIT SHARMA WILL PLAY THE RANJI TROPHY MATCH FOR MUMBAI. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/eiyEgvGF2y
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 18, 2025
Difficult to play due to busy calendar
Rohit also spoke about domestic cricket on this occasion. He said that in the last 7-8 years, the calendar of Team India has been so busy that the players need a short break after international series and tournaments like IPL, so that they can refresh themselves.
MARK YOUR DATES, ROHIT SHARMA IS GOING TO PLAY RANJI TROPHY.
– January 23rd at BKC, Captain returns 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VDv43VmuDd
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 18, 2025
Played cricket continuously for last 7 years
Rohit also said about himself, “If I talk about myself, in the last 7 years since I have been in the Test team, I have hardly got a chance. In these years, we did not get time to stay at home even for 45 consecutive days, whenever cricket continued. Players who are not playing in all formats can play in domestic cricket.”
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