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Shubman Gill returns for Punjab in Ranji Trophy against Chhattisgarh

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:39 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Shubman Gill returns for Punjab in Ranji Trophy against Chhattisgarh

Summary

Shubman Gill will play for Punjab in their second-round match against Chhattisgarh in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, starting on October 18. Gill missed the opening match against Assam, which Punjab lost under the captaincy of Uday Saharan. Recently named ICC Men's Player of the Month for the fifth time, Gill scored 110 and a record double-century against the West Indies in recent ODIs. His return is anticipated to bolster Punjab's lineup in the tournament.

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•Shubman Gill will return to action on October 18.
•Punjab lost their first Ranji Trophy match against Assam.
•Gill was named ICC Men's Player of the Month for the fifth time.
•He recently scored a record-setting double-century in ODIs.

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8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Shubman Gill returns to Ranji Trophy, set to play Punjab's next match

What they're saying

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Shubman Gill is set to return to action for Punjab in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. He will play in the second-round match against Chhattisgarh starting on October 18. Gill missed the opening match against Assam, which was led by Uday Saharan. Recently, Gill was honored as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for the fifth time.
— Yahoo Sports

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