The Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to prepare for his next Ranji Trophy clash for Saurashtra against Delhi which is set to take place on Thursday.
He took to Instagram to share a picture of his Saurashtra team shirt. “#RanjiTrophy All Set!,” said the caption of Jadeja’s post.
Jadeja made his last Ranji Trophy appearance in January 2023 for Saurashtra against Tamil taking eight wickets in the match with 7/48 in the second innings. He also scored 40 runs in the match, including 25 runs in the second innings and Saurashtra lost the match by 59 runs.
In this appearance, he proved his fitness ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at home. Jadeja playing Ranji games after bringing in new guidelines to participate in Indian international stars in domestic cricket.
In the policy, BCCI stated that taking part in domestic cricket will remain connected to the cricket ecosystem.
The statment added that any exceptions to taking part in domestic cricket will be considered only under extraordinary circumstances.
“Participation in Domestic Matches is mandatory for players to remain eligible for selection in the national team for central contracts, as per BCCI guidelines.
This policy ensures that players remain connected to the domestic cricket ecosystem, fostering talent development, maintaining match fitness, and strengthening the overall domestic structure.
“It also inspires emerging players by providing them opportunities to compete alongside top cricketers, ensuring continuity in talent progression.”
“Any exceptions to this mandate will be considered only under extraordinary circumstances and will require formal notification and approval from the Chairman of the selection committee, ensuring fairness and transparency in process,” BCCI said in a statement.
Jadeja ended the year 2024 with 562 runs in 20 tests and 23 innings at an average of 26.76 with best score of 112. Meanwhile he scored a century and three fifties last year in Tests.
He also picked 48 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 24.29, with a best figures of 5/41. He also took three five wicket hauls and a ten-wicket haul in Tests.
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