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Rohit Sharma’s much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy after a 10-year hiatus ended in disappointment as the Indian skipper managed just 3 runs in Mumbai’s first innings against Jammu and Kashmir at the BKC ground on Thursday. This was Rohit’s first Ranji game since 2015, and fans were eager to see the star opener make an impact.
However, his comeback was short-lived, lasting only 18 deliveries before falling to pacer Umar Nazir Mir.
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Rohit’s Early Dismissal
Opening the innings with young star Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit started cautiously, facing disciplined bowling from Auqib Nabi Dar and Umar Nazir Mir. The Mumbai skipper seemed to be settling in, but a rising delivery from Mir caught him off guard. Attempting a flick to the leg side, Rohit ended up offering a leading edge that was safely pouched by J&K captain Paras Dogra.
The early dismissal of Rohit, coupled with Jaiswal’s departure for just 5, left Mumbai fans disheartened. A video circulating on social media shows fans leaving the ground after Rohit’s dismissal, highlighting the anticipation and subsequent disappointment surrounding his innings.
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Why Rohit Played the Ranji Trophy
Rohit’s decision to play Ranji Trophy came after the BCCI’s directive, which mandates Indian players to participate in domestic cricket when not on national duty. This move is aimed at ensuring players remain match-fit and in form.
Rohit’s poor run in recent Test series against New Zealand and Australia likely influenced his decision to return to domestic cricket to regain rhythm ahead of the upcoming ODI series against England starting February 6.
Will Rohit Redeem Himself in the Second Innings?
Rohit will have another opportunity to redeem himself in the second innings, provided Mumbai gets a chance to bat again. However, it remains unclear if Rohit will feature in Mumbai’s next Ranji Trophy match against Meghalaya, given his upcoming national commitments.
Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir – Playing XIs
Jammu and Kashmir:
Shubham Khajuria, Vivrant Sharma, Abdul Samad, Paras Dogra (c), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (w), Auqib Nabi Dar, Yawer Hassan, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Abid Mushtaq, Umar Nazir Mir, Vanshaj Sharma
Mumbai:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Tamore (w), Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur, Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Mohit Avasthi, Karsh Kothari
With the spotlight on him, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma in the second innings as he looks to make an impact before joining the Indian squad for the crucial ODI series.
