Indian International Batters Struggle in Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Return

The return of Indian international batters to the domestic cricket in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 has been far from ideal, with Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Yashasvi Jaiswal failing to make a significant impact in their respective matches.

1. Shubman Gill (Punjab vs Karnataka)

Punjab's star batter Shubman Gill, who recently had a below-par run in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, continued to struggle as he was dismissed for just 4 runs off 8 balls in Punjab’s first innings against Karnataka. Gill began confidently, striking a boundary through the covers off Abhilash Shetty but was soon caught behind off the same bowler. Gill's recent form has been concerning, with only 93 runs in five innings during India's Test series against Australia.

 Shubman Gill (Punjab vs Karnataka)

Score: 4 runs (8 balls)

Match Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Indian Test top 3 in Ranji Trophy:

Rohit - 3 (19).
Jaiswal - 4 (8).
Gill - 4 (8). pic.twitter.com/w9YqTFVZIS

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 23, 2025

2. Rohit Sharma (Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir)

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's much-anticipated return to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy side after nearly a decade ended in disappointment. Rohit managed to score just 3 runs off 19 balls, falling to a leading edge off J&K pacer Umar Nazir, which was safely caught at short cover. Having struggled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a total of 31 runs in five innings, Rohit’s form remains a concern ahead of upcoming international fixtures.

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Rohit Sharma (Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir)

Score: 3 runs (19 balls)

Match Venue: BKC Ground

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir)

Young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, known for his aggressive style, also endured a tough outing, scoring only 5 runs off 8 balls. Despite starting positively with a boundary, he was dismissed LBW by Auqib Nabi, who trapped him with a delivery that skidded low. Jaiswal, playing his first Ranji Trophy match in two years, would have hoped for a better comeback after his strong performances in international cricket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir)

Score: 5 runs (8 balls)

Match Venue: BKC Ground

The trio's underwhelming performances in the domestic arena highlight their ongoing struggles and the challenges of transitioning back to first-class cricket after international commitments.