Ranji Trophy First Round Live Updates: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Siraj All in Action, Gill to Miss Punjab's Opener

Shubman Gill misses Punjab's Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener against Assam; Delhi play Bengal without Rishabh Pant

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were the notable Indian international cricketers who missed their first round of Ranji Trophy 2026-27 matches for Punjab and Delhi respectively. 

Shubman Gill To Miss Punjab’s Ranji Trophy Opener? India Captain’s Domestic Return In Doubt

Shubman Gill will miss Punjab’s Ranji Trophy opener against Assam, with a possible return for the match against Chhattisgarh from October 18. Uday Saharan will lead Punjab in his absence, while Gill is expected to feature in India’s first three ODIs against New Zealand before the Test series

Ranji Trophy First Round Live Updates: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Siraj all in action, Gill to miss Punjab's opener

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Live Updates: Follow the latest first-round updates here.

Shubman Gill To Miss Punjab's Ranji Trophy Opener Against Assam

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will miss Punjab's opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam in New Chandigarh, with the possibility of turning out in the team's second game against Chhattisgarh starting Sunday.

Shubman Gill to miss Punjab's Ranji Trophy season opener

Shubman Gill will miss Punjab's opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam but could feature against Chhattisgarh from October 18. The India captain may use the fixture to gain match practice ahead of the team's tour of New Zealand.

Shubman Gill set to miss Punjab's Ranji Trophy season opener against Assam

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will miss Punjab's opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam. While the official reason for his absence is not stated, he is expected to feature in the team's second game against Chhattisgarh. This aligns with the national selection committee's directive for international players to participate in domestic cricket.