Virat Kohli Set to Play Ranji Trophy for the First Time Since 2012
Author: Joy Sarcar
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All the Virat Kohli fans buckle up to get an extra smile. The star batter is all set up to return to red-ball cricket with the Delhi team after a gap of 13 years. But hold on! There’s a catch regarding his entry into the tournament.
Virat Kohli will join Delhi in the Ranji Trophy
To everyone's amazement, the star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is included in the Delhi team's roster for the next two Ranji Trophy matches. Following India's defeat to Australia in the recent tour, the future of senior players was questioned. VK's journey to Australia was unimpressive, as he only scored 190 runs in 9 innings, despite hitting a century in the opening match of the series in Perth. Now, with VK’s addition to the Ranji team, we may expect him in a new and improved form. But there is still a twist.
Will Virat Kohli Play Against Saurashtra in the Next Match?
Will VK join the Delhi team for the next match against Saurashtra? This is a question trending on social media. Doubts are looming around as reports say he is suffering a neck niggle. As per the reports, Kohli has informed the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association that he is nursing a neck niggle. During the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Sydney, Kohli was diagnosed with a niggle, where he was treated by the physio.
Although he is named in the team, his availability in the next two matches is still under question. It will be clear only after he reveals his position to the DDCA president and the officials make an announcement. The last time Kohli played for Delhi in red-ball cricket was in Ghaziabad in 2012 against Uttar Pradesh. So, if Kohli returns after 13 years, all eyes will be on this cricketing legend.
New Additions to the Ranji Trophy
India's top-rated batsman-wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant, is all set to return to Ranji. But surprisingly he will not captain the side, pushing Ayush Badoni to take the charge. Pant, in an interview, revealed his firm belief in the current captain.
Apart from Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill will play for Punjab in the upcoming round, and Yashasvi Jaiswal will play for Mumbai. So, we will see these Indian cricketers in the upcoming games for their respective Ranji teams soon. If you're exploring ways to bet on such matches, cricket betting apps with sign up bonus provide a great opportunity to get started with a head start.
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On Thursday, BCCI came up with a 10-point directive for every centrally contracted cricketer. The main aim of these guidelines was to promote discipline, unity, and a positive team environment. Moreover, BCCI has made domestic cricket participation mandatory for all players. Players who don't comply may not be selected for overseas tours or events.
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