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Ranji Trophy begins with Jaiswal, Rahul, Jadeja participating

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 8:37 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Ranji Trophy begins with Jaiswal, Rahul, Jadeja participating

Summary

The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy commenced today with 37 teams competing, while Arunachal Pradesh will join in a later round. Star players including Yashasvi Jaiswal for Mumbai, KL Rahul for Karnataka, and Ravindra Jadeja for Saurashtra are participating before the India ‘A’ tour of New Zealand. The tournament is crucial as India prepares for seven Tests in the upcoming months, and performances in the Ranji Trophy can influence selections for the national team. The BCCI has emphasized the importance of this tournament in developing talent.

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By the Numbers

•Ranji Trophy starts with 37 teams; Arunachal Pradesh will join next round.
•Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja among star players participating.
•India set to play seven Tests in the next four months.
•BCCI reinforces that all available players must play in domestic tournaments.

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8:37 AMYahoo Sports — Ranji Trophy returns with Jaiswal, Rahul, Jadeja in action as India’s Test stars turn to domestic cricket

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The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy is set to begin with 37 teams, while Arunachal Pradesh will join later. Star players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul will participate before leaving for the India ‘A’ tour of New Zealand. The tournament has significant importance, as India will play several Tests in the upcoming months. Recent selections highlight the value of strong performances in the Ranji Trophy for domestic players.
— Yahoo Sports

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