Virat Kohli has been included in Delhi’s probable squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2024-25, marking his first appearance in the tournament since 2018.
Alongside Kohli, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has also been named in the 84-player list released by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).
Kohli is Returning to Domestic Cricket?
Kohli’s inclusion has generated excitement among fans and cricket analysts alike, as he last played in the Ranji Trophy during the 2012-13 season against Uttar Pradesh.
His return is seen as a boost for Delhi’s chances in the tournament, especially given his extensive experience and proven track record at both domestic and international levels. This season, Delhi will kick off their campaign against Chandigarh on October 11.
Impact of International Commitments
Despite their inclusion in the squad, it remains uncertain whether Kohli and Pant will participate in the matches due to their commitments with the Indian national team.
Following a Test series against Bangladesh, India is set to face New Zealand and Australia in a busy schedule that could limit their availability for domestic cricket.
The first Test against New Zealand is scheduled for October 16, just days after Delhi’s Ranji opener.
Notable Absences and Other Probables
The list of probables also features players like Navdeep Saini, who recently showcased his skills in the Duleep Trophy.
However, veteran pacer Ishant Sharma has been notably left out of the squad, raising eyebrows among fans and analysts.
The full list of players includes a mix of experienced and emerging talents, indicating a strategic approach by the DDCA to strengthen Delhi’s lineup.
Delhi’s probable’s for Ranji Trophy 2024-25
Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Himmat Singh, Pranshu Vijayan, Anirudh Chowdhary, Kshitiz Sharma, Vaibhav Kandpal, Siddhant Bansal, Samarth Seth, Jonty Sidhu, Siddhant Sharma, Tishant Dabla, Navdeep Saini, Harsh Tyagi, Lakshay Thareja (wk), Sumit Mathur, Shivank Vashisth, Salil Malhotra, Ayush Badoni, Gagan Vats, Rahul S Dagar, Hrithik Shokeen, Mayank Rawat, Anuj Rawat (wk), Simarjeet Singh, Shivam Kumar Tripathi, Kuldip Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Prince Choudhary, Shivam Kishore Kumar, Shivam Gupta (wk), Vaibhav Sharma, Jitesh Singh, Rohit Yadav, Sumit Kumar, Anmol Sharma, Keshav Daba, Sanat Sangwan, Shubham Sharma (wk), Aryan Chaudhary, Aryan Rana, Bhagwan Singh, Pranav Rajvanshi (wk), Saurav Dagar, Money Grewal, Kunwar Bidhuri, Nikhil Sangwan, Puneet Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Yash Dhull, Prince Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, Suyash Sharma, Arpit Rana, Divij Mehra, Sujal Singh, Hardik Sharma, Himanshu Chauhan, Ayush Doseja, Ankit Rajesh Kumar, Dhruv Kaushik, Ankur Kaushik, Krish Yadav, Vansh Bedi, Yash Sehrawat, Vikas Solanki, Rajesh Sharma, Tejasvi Dahiya (wk), Rounak waghela, Manpreet Singh, Rahul Gahlot, Aryan Sehrawat, Shivam Sharma, Siddharth Sharma, Parv Singla, Yogesh Singh, Deepesh Baliyan, Sagar Tanwar, Rishab Rana, Akhil Chaudhary, Digvesh Rathi, Sarthak Ranjan, Ajay Guliya
