Ravindra Jadeja to clash with Rishabh Pant as all-rounder's Ranji Trophy participation confirmed
Published - 19 Jan 2025, 10:33 AM | Updated - 19 Jan 2025, 10:40 AM
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In what has been the latest development, as per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that Ravindra Jadeja will be playing for Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at Rajkot starting Thursday (January 23rd, 2025).
The reports claimed that Ravindra Jadeja was part of Saurashtra in their training at Rajkot on Sunday (19th January). His availability will be a massive boost for the state team as he has been one of the best all-rounders going in the longest format of the game in India.
Ravindra Jadeja will be up against Rishabh Pant in the Ranji Trophy
Ravindra Jadeja will be up against Rishabh Pant, who also confirmed his availability for the Delhi team for the Ranji Trophy. The keeper-batter will be playing under the leadership of Ayush Badoni. This in itself makes the second round of the Ranji Trophy enthralling because two of India's best will be against each other.
#breaking India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to turn out for Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at Rajkot from Jan 23..he arrived for training with Saurashtra team at Rajkot today..really looking forward to see his duel with Rishabh Pant now! #RanjiTrophy
— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) January 19, 2025
The India National Cricket Team players returning to domestic cricket comes after BCCI made strict guidelines. Every player needs to play the domestic games, or else they will have to face the consequences related to pay cuts and sanctions in IPL as well.
Ravindra Jadeja had a decent outing in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Jadeja will be entering the game on the back of a decent performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The all-rounder didn't play the first few games of the series and then was back in the XI for the last three games in Gabba, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Jadeja had a decent outing with the bat and ball but he didn't remain consistent. His contributions weren't enough as the India National Cricket Team went on to lose the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 by the margin of 1-3 and also failed to reach the final of the ICC World Test Championship.
Jadeja played a valiant innings in the Gabba as he slammed a brilliant half-century and helped his team draw the game. However, in the last two games, he couldn't set the stage on fire with the bat. The all-rounder also picked 4 wickets in the series at an average of 54.
Ravindra Jadeja has been named in Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Ravindra Jadeja, along with some senior players of the team of late, has come under massive scanner for their poor run of form. The all-rounder, no doubt, is a crucial member of the team, and playing in the Ranji Trophy will surely help him gain his confidence and get back to the rhythm.
He has also been named in the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament will be played from 19th February, with the final set to be played on 9th March. He would be a key member of the team and would want to help his team win.
