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BCCI plans for Ranji Trophy ahead of New Zealand tour

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:16 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

BCCI plans for Ranji Trophy ahead of New Zealand tour

Summary

India's tour of New Zealand begins October 22, prompting the BCCI to instruct key Test players to participate in the Ranji Trophy starting October 11. Captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain KL Rahul are expected to lead their respective state teams. Medical clearance will determine player participation. Special attention is on Jasprit Bumrah, who may play either a Ranji fixture or an India A game to prepare for the Tests. The selection panel led by Pragyan Ojha could change as Ajit Agarkar's tenure draws to a close.

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By the Numbers

•India faces New Zealand starting October 22.
•Ranji Trophy begins October 11 with key Test players participating.
•Gill and Rahul likely to play for Punjab and Karnataka, respectively.
•Bumrah's participation is under consideration for adequate match practice.
•Pragyan Ojha may lead the selection committee amid changes.

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11:16 PMYahoo Sports — With eye on New Zealand tour, BCCI to issue Ranji Trophy diktat

What they're saying

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With India's tour of New Zealand set to begin on October 22, the mental preparations have already begun. Ahead of the bumper five T20I, five ODI and two Test series, the key members of the Test squad would be required to play domestic cricket to stay fit and match sharp.
— Yahoo Sports

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