Rohit Sharma’s Ranji Trophy comeback after a decade ended in disappointment as the Indian skipper managed only three runs off 18 balls. Leading Mumbai against Jammu & Kashmir at the BKC ground, Rohit opened the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal after Ajinkya Rahane opted to bat first.
Rohit, playing his first Ranji match since 2015, began cautiously, facing disciplined bowling from J&K’s Auqib Nabi Dar and Umar Nazir Mir. But his stay was cut short when Mir’s sharp delivery forced a leading edge, caught by skipper Paras Dogra, leaving fans disheartened.
The decision to play domestic cricket followed a BCCI directive requiring players to participate in Ranji Trophy matches when not on national duty. Despite his effort to regain form after struggling in recent Test series, Rohit’s early dismissal left the crowd and social media buzzing with reactions, with some fans even leaving the ground after his wicket.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, his opening partner, also fell cheaply, managing just five runs, as Mumbai faced an early setback in the game.