Mumbai: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma made a vital decision about participating in Ranji Trophy matches following more struggles in first-class cricket. Following his underwhelming performance against Jammu and Kashmir, which saw him score 3 and 28 runs across two innings, Rohit Sharma stepped away from additional Ranji Trophy matches and instead dedicated resources to the England ODI series and Champions Trophy.
After staying away from Ranji Trophy competitions for ten years, Sharma finally participated, but his performance left much to be desired. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer, called up by the Mumbai team, succumbed to defeat against Jammu and Kashmir despite being part of a powerhouse lineup. Mumbai’s position as defending champion in the Ranji Trophy made this defeat exceptionally unusual.
Sharma’s choice to make a comeback rose due to the BCCI’s tightened rules after their Australian tour failures. The board conducted an order requiring all fit players to join domestic matches, which led Sharma to enter this prestigious tournament. White-ball cricket became his main priority when he realised he wouldn’t restore his lost performance.
Sharma faces mounting expectations in the upcoming ODI matches versus England alongside the Champions Trophy following several below-par performances. Dravid has notified Mumbai team officials about his withdrawal from the Ranji Trophy to focus on his upcoming international fixtures.