Indian Cricket Stars Urged to Play Ranji Trophy to Regain Form

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli face mounting pressure to participate in domestic cricket as younger players commit to Ranji Trophy games.

Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir emphasized the importance of domestic cricket, urging senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prioritize the Ranji Trophy to regain form.
Rohit Sharma has trained with the Mumbai team but has not confirmed his availability for their January 23 match against Jammu and Kashmir, while Virat Kohli remains silent on playing for Delhi.
Young players including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant have committed to playing in the upcoming Ranji Trophy matches, following BCCI's directive to focus on red-ball cricket.
India's recent Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia, coupled with poor individual performances, have led to increased scrutiny on senior players' form and commitment.
The BCCI has reinforced the importance of domestic cricket participation for centrally contracted players, particularly for those aiming to prolong their Test careers.