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In an expected return to first-class cricket after a decade, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharmanor stint with mumbai on Ranji Trophy unfortunately cut. Rohit, who has struggled for form in Test cricket for the past few months, was dismissed for just 3 runs off 19 balls against Jammu and Kashmir at the Wankhede Stadium on January 23, 2025.
Pursuit of form: Rohit Sharma’s comeback with Mumbai
Rohit joined the training camp in Mumbai with the aim of rediscovering his form, especially after his recent challenges in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 where he made only 31 runs in five innings. His inclusion is part of a wider strategy to ensure that experienced players engage in domestic cricket, a move endorsed by India’s head coach. Gautam Gambhirwho emphasized the importance of Test players playing first-class cricket.
Rohit’s return to the domestic arena ended in a cheap dismissal
Rohit was seen walking on the field with determination, dressed in the traditional white Mumbai cricket attire. The scoreboard at the time of his dismissal showed Mumbai at 12/1, with Rohit coming into bat after the fall of an early wicket.
Facing the bowler Umar Nazir MirRohit tried to play a defensive shot, but an edge of his bat reached the slips, where it was caught by Paras Dograwhich ended his brief comeback in the Ranji Trophy. The dismissal is a classic example of how one mistake can change the course of a batters innings, especially in the challenging conditions of domestic cricket.
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Hopes for a strong comeback were dashed in the Ranji Trophy clash
The game against Jammu and Kashmir is important as it is part of the second round of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, where Mumbai are preparing for their sixth round. Rohit’s eagerness to train with the Mumbai squad under head coach Omkar Salvi has raised hopes among fans and cricket pundits that this could be a platform for the captain to regain his touch in higher format cricket. However, the result was far from expected.
