Ravindra Jadeja set to play in Saurashtra’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Delhi

Ravindra Jadeja is set to feature in Saurashtra’s next Ranji Trophy fixture against Delhi, beginning on January 23 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.

“Jaddu trained with the team today and is expected to feature in the next game. We will get a confirmation by this noon”, a source told Sportstar.

Saurashtra announced a 17-member squad on January 13 for the next leg of Ranji Trophy, which did not include the experienced all-rounder. However, it was earlier reported that he could make himself available closer to the match, given the heightened scrutiny of India’s players.

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The decision comes in the wake of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s feelers to all the cricketers to make the best effort to play in the remaining domestic first-class season.

Jadeja made a significant impact in his last Ranji Trophy appearance for Saurashtra against Tamil Nadu in January 2023, taking eight wickets. More recently, he featured in three of the five Tests during India’s tour of Australia.

In 135 first-class matches, Jadeja has taken 542 wickets at an average of 23.88 and has scored 7466 runs with 13 centuries and 39 fifties.

The Saurashtra versus Delhi match will also witness another India international in action. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishab Pant is all set to represent Delhi in this match.