Usually, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are seen playing for different teams in the IPL. But this time both the Indian superstars can face each other in white on the same ground. This opportunity may come during the Ranji Trophy.
Kohli might play for Delhi while Jadeja might be seen playing for Saurashtra in Ranji this time. The second phase of the Ranji Trophy is starting from January 23. Both these players can be seen playing against each other in the Group C match at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
The BCCI has recently implemented a rule that players who are under its contract must play domestic cricket in their spare time. Recently, the performance of Indian batsmen on the tour of Australia has been very poor.
From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, all flopped. Now, to improve their form, star cricketers can also turn to domestic cricket, including Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Pant-Jadeja. It has been a long time since Kohli played domestic cricket. Same is the case with Rohit Sharma.
According to website Cricbuzz, Virat Kohli is yet to contact the DDCA about his availability to play in the Ranji matches for Delhi. Despite this, Kohli is likely to play for Delhi in Rajkot. However, it is not yet confirmed whether he will play Ranji matches after joining the Delhi team. DDCA Secretary Ashok Sharma has said that we will announce our team on Friday (January 17). So far Virat has not told us about his availability.
Jadeja’s situation is similar to that of Virat Kohli. The all-rounder has decided to spend time with his family after returning from a two-month long tour of Australia. After returning to India, he is yet to inform the Saurashtra Cricket Association about his availability to play in the second round of Ranji matches. A top Saurashtra Cricket Association official said Jadeja has a chance to play but has not disclosed his availability.