From KL Rahul to Mohammed Siraj: How India’s Test players fared in Ranji Trophy opening round

Ranji Trophy Round 1: Ravindra Jadeja Stars, Mohammed Shami Impresses, Karun Nair Delivers

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, batter Karun Nair, pacer Mohammed Shami and several uncapped players emerged as the standout performers as the first round of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 concluded on Wednesday.

Sai Sudharsan searching for rhythm and sync of red-ball cricket

Part of the India 'A' squad that will tour New Zealand, Sai Sudharsan dashed to Jaipur in the eleventh hour to play for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy opener.

From KL Rahul to Mohammed Siraj: How India’s Test players fared in Ranji Trophy opening round

India’s Test stars returned to the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy after the BCCI urged available players to compete ahead of the New Zealand tour. KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Sarfaraz Khan struggled with the bat, while Ravindra Jadeja starred with a century and three wickets. Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar and Mohammed Shami also contributed, while several players missed the opening round.

From KL Rahul to Ravindra Jadeja: How India’s Test players performed in Ranji Trophy first round

India’s Test stars returned to domestic cricket in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy opening round. Here’s how KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and other players performed ahead of the two-match Test series against New Zealand.