The Ranji Trophy heats up with Ravindra Jadeja’s green light for Saurashtra’s January 22 face-off against Punjab at home in Rajkot. Indian cricket’s premier all-rounder ensures a spectacle at the Niranjan Shah Stadium.
Jaydev Shah, Saurashtra Cricket Association head, disclosed Jadeja’s confirmation call. ‘He’s in for Punjab, decisions on others pending,’ he noted. With only one prior game against Madhya Pradesh, Jadeja’s input is gold for fourth-placed Saurashtra.
Shubman Gill’s travel to Rajkot bolsters Punjab, sixth in standings, marking his seasonal debut. No international hurdles loom: Jadeja retired from T20Is, Gill bypassed for New Zealand series and 2026 World Cup.
Both squads, with a win apiece from five outings, chase momentum into their last league games. This encounter blends star returns with redemption arcs, promising tactical battles—Jadeja’s spin versus Gill’s aggression.
As domestic circuits reclaim national heroes, Rajkot beckons fans for a clash that could define legacies and ladders, reaffirming Ranji’s enduring pulse in Indian cricket’s heartbeat.