Multiple regular members of the Indian Test team are expected to join their respective domestic teams for the upcoming rounds of the Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli

David Lloyd believes Virat Kohli is a great cricketer but past his prime. He emphasizes that Kohli’s struggles with outside off stump deliveries indicate declining reflexes. Lloyd suggests that Indian coach Gautam Gambhir will significantly influence Kohli’s future in cricket.

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma trained with Mumbai for the Ranji Trophy's resumption, carrying a lean patch in recent months. Calls for top batters like Rohit and Virat Kohli to return to domestic cricket grow louder as both have struggled in Tests.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also made its stance on the matter clear in a recent review meeting, suggesting those available and eager to prolong their Test careers should play Ranji Trophy. But, Virat continues to maintain silence on the matter.

Pant will join the Delhi squad in Rajkot ahead of their match against Saurashtra, DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma said

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will play for Delhi against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy, starting on January 23.

Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant feature among Delhi's probables for the remainder of Ranji Trophy but their participation in the premier domestic red-ball tournament remains in doubt. Former India veterans Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri are among many who want the current crop of players,

Virat Kohli's availability for the Ranji Trophy remains uncertain, says DDCA. The team hopes for a positive decision soon.