WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s Ranji Trophy comeback for Mumbai ends briefly with 19 balls to spare against Jammu and Kashmir

In a much-awaited return to first-class cricket after a decade, the Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharmais tenure with Bombay at Ranji Trophy unfortunately it was cut short. Rohit, who has been struggling with form in Test cricket for the past few months, was dismissed for just 3 runs off 19 balls against Jammu and Kashmir at the Wankhede Stadium on 23 January 2025.

Form target: Rohit Sharma’s comeback with Mumbai

Rohit had joined the Mumbai training camp with an aim to regain his form, especially after his recent challenges in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 where he managed only 31 runs in five innings. His inclusion was part of a wider strategy to ensure experienced players take up domestic cricket, a move endorsed by India’s head coach Gautam Gambhirwho emphasized the importance of Test players playing first-class cricket.

Rohit’s return to the domestic arena ends with a cheap dismissal

Rohit was seen walking on the field with determination, dressed in the traditional white Mumbai cricket attire. The scoreboard at the time of his dismissal had Mumbai at 12/1, with Rohit coming in to bat after the fall of an early wicket.

Facing the bowler Umar Nazir MirRohit tried to play a defensive shot but an edge of his bat found its way to the slips where it was caught by Paras Dograending his brief return to the Ranji Trophy. The dismissal was a classic example of how a single mistake can change the course of the innings, especially in the tough conditions of domestic cricket.

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Hopes of a strong comeback were dashed in the Ranji Trophy clash

The match against Jammu and Kashmir was important as it was part of the second phase of Ranji Trophy 2024-25, with Mumbai preparing for the sixth round match. Rohit’s desire to train with the Mumbai team under coach Omkar Salvi had sparked hopes among fans and cricket experts that this could be the platform for the captain to regain his touch with bigger format cricket. However, the result was far from what was expected.

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