Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shubman Gill to join Punjab for game against Karnataka, according to reports

Following a disappointing Test series against Australia, India’s top-order batter Shubman Gill is reportedly making a return to domestic cricket. He will join Punjab for its Ranji Trophy sixth-round encounter with Karnataka in Bengaluru on January 23.

Gill struggled in Australia, managing just 93 runs across three matches at an average of 18.60, with a top score of 31. India ultimately lost the five-match series 1-3.

During the series, head coach Gautam Gambhir had spoken about the need for senior players to show up in Ranji games if they were truly committed to red-ball cricket.

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The BCCI brass has also been vocal in insisting that stars should not opt out of domestic marquee events if the international schedule allows them a window to turn up.

Gill’s last Ranji Trophy appearance for Punjab was in 2022, when he played against Madhya Pradesh in the quarter-finals in Alur. The Punjab squad is yet be announced but Gill has reportedly confirmed his availability for the match.

Gill will have an opportunity to work with Punjab coach Wasim Jaffer, who is the highest run-getter in Ranji history.