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After a tumultuous year in international cricket, IndiaThe Test and ODI regulars made their long-awaited return to domestic cricket in round 6 of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season
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The move comes in the wake of heavy criticism following India’s shock Test series at home new zealand and its underwhelming performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 against Australia. The pressure was especially intense on senior players like Rohit SharmaYashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant i Ravindra Jadejawho were expected to make a strong statement with their performances.
Adding to the intrigue, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) He recently directed that all Indian internationals who are not engaged in national duties must participate in domestic cricket to regain form and confidence. However, despite high expectations, the return of these stars turned out to be a disappointing affair as they struggled to make an impact in their respective matches.
Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and others exit in Ranji Trophy 2024-25
1. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal fall cheaply for Mumbai
Rohit, who returned to Ranji cricket after almost a decade, faced immense scrutiny when he walked out to open Mumbai’s innings against Jammu and Kashmir at the Sharad Pawar Academy in Mumbai. However, the Indian skipper’s comeback turned out to be a damp squib as he was dismissed for just 3 runs off 19 balls. Rohit, who scored just 31 runs in three Tests in Australia, was clearly out of touch, struggling with his shot selection before gifting a simple catch to the extra cover fielder.
Jaiswal, who had impressed in the Australia series, also had a forgettable outing. The young left-hander was trapped leg before wicket Auqib Nabi for just 4 runs in the third over of the match. Mumbai’s opening duo faltered in the first six overs, leaving the defenders in a precarious position.
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2. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant disappoint
Gill, appointed vice-captain for the next England ODI Series i ICC Champions Trophy 2025it didn’t live up to its billing. representative Punjab against Karnataka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, Gill opened the innings in the side Prabhsimran Singh but managed just 4 runs off 8 deliveries before removing one delivery to the keeper Abhilash Shetty.
In Rajkot, Pant’s domestic return was equally disappointing. representative Delhi against saurashtrathe explosivecomes The wicketkeeper batsman lasted just 10 deliveries before being caught by Prerak Mankad Dharamendrasinh Jadeja for a solitary career. Pant, who has been under scrutiny for his inconsistent performances, did not use this opportunity to silence critics.
3. Ravindra Jadeja shows flashes of brilliance
Jadeja, representing Saurashtra in their clash against Delhi at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, had a hectic but inconsistent return to first-class cricket. The all-rounder started on a shaky note, conceding nine runs in his opener in Delhi Yash Dhullwho took an aggressive approach. However, Jadeja quickly bounced back, showing his trademark control and accuracy with the ball.
He managed to pick up two crucial wickets, providing a glimpse of his skill and experience. While his bowling performance helped Saurashtra maintain some control, Jadeja’s overall impact was limited, highlighting that he is still working to return to peak form after his recent international assignments. His return adds depth to Saurashtra’s line-up, but the all-rounder will need more consistency to dominate domestic cricket.
