Indian skipper Rohit Sharma motivated Mumbai players before they walked out to defend a target of 205 in home conditions against Jammu and Kashmir.
Form has deserted the 37-year-old Rohit in the past few months with Test losses to New Zealand (at home) and Australia (away) weighing heavily on him currently.
Jammu and Kashmir did the unthinkable as they defeated defending champions Mumbai in their sixth round clash in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at the BKC Ground on Saturday. Chasing 205 to win in the fourth innings, Jammu and Kashmir romped home in 49 overs with five wickets in hand.
Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif claimed that Indian senior duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are being targeted for their red-ball form and are forced to play domestic cricket ahead of the crucial white-ball assignments.
Rohit Sharma made his return to domestic cricket after almost a 10-year absence. He played for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy.
Rohit Sharma, enduring a lean phase in his career, will play his first Ranji Trophy match in nearly a decade and has received a confidence boost from
Rohit Sharma's presence in the Ranji Trophy game between Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir brought a sizeable crowd to the BKC Ground.
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma failed to make a significant mark on his Ranji Trophy return after nearly 10 years. His comeback was marred by a disappointing performance against Jammu & Kashmir in their Round 6 fixture at the BKC Ground on Thursday.
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Team India's Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma's Ranji Trophy 2024-25 return saw many fans turn up at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, BKC, in Mumbai.
A fan breached the security and stormed into the ground to meet his idol Rohit Sharma during Mumbai versus J&K Ranji Trophy clash