Indian captain Rohit Sharma will be looking to get his touch back when he plays for Mumbai for the first time in almost a decade in the Ranji Trophy when they face Jammu & Kashmir from January 23 at the MCA-BKC Ground. Regular skipper Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Mumbai side, according to an announcement from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

The team will continue to be led by the seasoned Ajinkya Rahane, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) said while announcing the squad on Monday.

Rohit was last seen for Mumbai in a Ranji Trophy game in 2015, with a game against Uttar Pradesh. Along with Rohit, Yashasvi Jaiswal will also be available for the crucial game against Jammu and Kashmir. Rohit even attended the match simulation ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 un-pause and faced pacers alongside his colleague Ajinkya Rahane.

Mumbai team announces 17-member squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Jammu & Kashmir, scheduled for January 23 at the MCA’s BKC Ground. The team will be led by Ajinkya Rahane, with India captain Rohit Sharma and young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal included in the squad.

Rohit Sharma will be playing Ranji Trophy after a gap of nearly 10 years and it will be the first time that an Indian captain will play in the tournament in 17 years after he was selected for Mumbai's game vs Jammu & Kashmir.

India captain Rohit Sharma and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal were named in Mumbai's 17-member squad for their next Ranji Trophy encounter against Jammu and Kashmir.