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Virat Kohli To Play Ranji Trophy For First Time Since 2012. But There Is A Catch

Star batter Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle. It is learnt that Kohli has intimated the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) top brass that he has a neck niggle that he sustained in Sydney during the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia. He was treated by the physio there and as of now, there is no clarity on availability for the Ranji match starting January 23.

Amid Scrutiny, Coach Gautam Gambhir Gets 'Slightly Temperamental' Tag From Kapil Dev

Gautam Gambhir replaced Rahul Dravid as head coach of the Indian team in July last year, with the latter bowing out in style as the Rohit Sharma-led side won the T20 World Cup in Barbados. Fans had a lot of expectation from Gambhir, especially after he earned the credit of successfully masterminding Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s return to the summit. However, fast forward to January 2025, Gambhir's stint as head coach has turned out to be rather controversial.

BCCI's 10-Point Diktat: What The New Rules Mean For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli And Jasprit Bumrah

The BCCI came up with 10-point guidelines for the Indian cricket team following the Test series loss against Australia. Media reports claimed that the decision was taken after consultation with head coach Gautam Gambhir and were allegedly aimed at ending the 'star culture' in the side. At present, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are the biggest stars in the side and some of the guidelines directly impacts them. The guidelines did not name a single cricketer but here's a look at how the new rules can end up affecting the three senior members of the Indian cricket team.

"Not Talking About Virat Kohli": BCCI Questioned Over 'Separate Hotels' Guideline In 10-Point Diktat

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a fresh 10-point guideline for Indian cricket team players following the Test series defeat against Australia. With the series ending 3-1 in Australia's favour and Rohit Sharma as well as Virat Kohli struggling to score runs, it was a disastrous outing for the Indian cricket team. One of the guidelines stated that all players picked for a particular series will need to stay in the same hotel. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to social media to weigh in on the topic and asked how were players allowed to stay in different hotels in the first place. He went on to say that even 0the greatest players never stayed in separate hotels while travelling in the past.

"Virat Kohli Suffered Injury, Had To Take Injection": Report Reveals Massive Concern For Team India

While eyes are pinned on India stalwart Virat Kohli and his possible return to domestic cricket, the 36-year-old has reportedly faced a major obstacle in any such comeback. As per a report by The Times of India, Kohli has picked up an injury. Kohli has reportedly suffered an untimely neck sprain, causing the batter to even go as far as taking an injection for relief. With the Ranji Trophy set to resume on January 23 and the Champions Trophy less than a month after that, this injury has cast a shadow over Kohli's participation.

"My Friend Arjun Tendulkar And I Sat Here...": Prithvi Shaw Reveals Unheard Story

The 2011 Cricket World Cup final is a day held dear by many Indians, as it was the day India lifted the trophy after 28 years. One such person who was present at the iconic Wankhede Stadium to experience the moment was a young Prithvi Shaw, then only 11 years old. Shaw was at the Wankhede alongside none other than Arjun Tendulkar, the son of India legend Sachin Tendulkar, who was on the playing field. Shaw reminisced on the moment when he watched India lift the World Cup alongside his friend Arjun.

Virat Kohli To Play Ranji Trophy For 1st Time Since 2012? Report Makes Startling Claim

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli is likely to join the Delhi team ahead of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Saurashtra starting January 23. According to a report by Cricbuzz, Virat has not officially confirmed his availability for the match. However, the report claimed that it is highly likely that Virat “will join the Delhi team in Rajkot and train with the team even if he were not to play in the match". If he ends up playing the match, this will be the first time since 2012 that he will play a Ranji Trophy match for Delhi. Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has already confirmed his availability.

India Star's Domestic Cricket Absence Angers BCCI Ahead Of Champions Trophy: "Spends Time In Dubai..."

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Sanju Samson's decision to not play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Kerala can massively dent his chances of getting selected for the Champions Trophy, according to a report by Times Of India. BCCI has made it clear that national side cricketers will have to play domestic cricket while not representing India. As a result, the report says that the selection committee is not happy with Samson's decision to skip the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Samson was not picked by the Kerala Cricket Association for their squad after he expressed his unavailability for the camp ahead of the competition.

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Virat Kohli To Play Ranji Trophy For First Time Since 2012. But There Is A Catch

Amid Scrutiny, Coach Gautam Gambhir Gets 'Slightly Temperamental' Tag From Kapil Dev

BCCI's 10-Point Diktat: What The New Rules Mean For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli And Jasprit Bumrah

"Not Talking About Virat Kohli": BCCI Questioned Over 'Separate Hotels' Guideline In 10-Point Diktat

"Virat Kohli Suffered Injury, Had To Take Injection": Report Reveals Massive Concern For Team India

"My Friend Arjun Tendulkar And I Sat Here...": Prithvi Shaw Reveals Unheard Story

Virat Kohli To Play Ranji Trophy For 1st Time Since 2012? Report Makes Startling Claim

India Star's Domestic Cricket Absence Angers BCCI Ahead Of Champions Trophy: "Spends Time In Dubai..."