Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Yashasvi Jaiswal available for Mumbai’s clash against Jammu & Kashmir

Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Source – Getty Images)

India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has confirmed his availability for Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy clash against Jammu & Kashmir, set to begin on January 23 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai are currently ranked third in the Elite A group with 22 points from five matches.

The 23-year-old’s decision to participate not only boosts Mumbai’s team but also his personal preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Jaiswal was the second-highest-run scorer in India’s recent tour of Australia,with 391 runs in five Tests, including a century and two half-centuries.

Despite India’s 3-1 series loss, the left-hander’s contributions have been widely acknowledged by experts and fans alike. Meanwhile, as per an Indian Express report, the southpaw has made himself available for Mumbai’s fixture against Jammu & Kashmir.

“He has informed Mumbai coach Omkar Salvi that he is available for the next round of the Ranji Trophy. The selection committee will pick the Mumbai team in the coming days,” an MCA official was quoted as saying by Indian Express.

The youngster has so far managed  833 runs in nine Ranji Trophy matches at an average of 59.50, including four centuries and two fifties.

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Rohit Sharma attends Mumbai’s practice session

Meanwhile, India’s Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma was spotted training with the Mumbai team at the Wankhede Stadium on January 14. Rohit attended his first Ranji Trophy practice session in years. While there is no official confirmation about his participation in the upcoming game, he was seen batting in the middle with Ajinkya Rahane.

On the other hand, Mumbai’s middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan will be unavailable due to a rib injury. The extent of his injury is yet to be assessed, but the National Cricket Academy is set to oversee his recovery.

“He has injured one of his ribs and he has informed us that he won’t be playing the next Ranji Trophy game. As he is contracted with the BCCI, the National Cricket Academy will do his medical assessment and inform us,” the MCA official added.